Free wood cutting in the Wrights Lake Recreation Area of the Eldorado National Forest has been canceled for this weekend because of safety reasons in regards to the forecast of 11 inches of snow in higher elevation.

“Consideration for the safety of the public and our staff is the reason this decision was made,” Richard Thornburgh, district ranger for the Pacific Ranger District, said in a statement. “We are thankful for the help provided by members of the public during last weekend’s event. Approximately 43 cords of wood were removed from the recreation site to provide heat for members of the community.”

The free wood cutting was a way to cleanup after extremely high winds last winter downed more than 200 trees.

It’s possible more dates will be added this fall or next spring.