PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR CUTTING OWN CHRISTMAS TREE.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer Residents who want to get the freshest possible Christmas tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. can cut their own by visiting Los Padres National Forest Los Padres National Forest is a forest located in southern and central California, which includes most of the mountainous land along the California coast from Ventura to Monterey, extending inland. Elevations range from sea level to 8,831 feet. the next two weekends. Permits can be purchased for $2 at the Mount Pinos Mount Pinos is a mountain peak located in the Los Padres National Forest, on the boundary between the California counties of Ventura and Kern. It is the highest point in Ventura county at 8,831 ft (2,692 m). Its latitude and longitude are 34.8128°N and 119.1444°W. Ranger Station off the Golden State Freeway The Golden State Freeway is a north-south freeway running through Kern County and Los Angeles County, California. Originally built as U.S. Highway 99, it was re-signed as Interstate 5 in 1964. , near Gorman. Cutting will be allowed Dec. 5-6 and 12-13 in a specified area and on marked trees. ``Trees are necessary for the beauty and health of the watershed,'' said Forest Supervisor Mike Rogers. ``They are vital for the survival of wildlife, better air quality and for the sheer beauty they provide in a forest which is mostly brush.'' Cutting trees in the Angeles National Forest The Angeles National Forest (ANF) was established by executive order on December 20, 1892 as the San Gabriel Timberland Reserve. It covers over 2,600 km² (650,000 acres) and is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, just north of the metropolitan area of Los is prohibited. Illegally cutting a Christmas tree is a misdemeanor, and offenders can be sentenced to up to six years in jail and fined $5,000. Officials also advised that those who cross the national forest after cutting a tree at a nursery or on private land will need to produce a receipt. For more information, contact the Mount Pinos Ranger District, 34580 Blackwood Valley, at (805) 245-3731. Recommendations for local tree farms are available by calling the California Christmas Tree Growers Association at (800) 454-8733. |
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