Nevada firewood permits to go on sale

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will sell firewood permits starting Sept. 12.

Approximately 150 permits available on a first-come, first-served basis. The wood consists of a mixture of pine and fir, some seasoned and some green.

The permit sale starts at 7am on the 1st floor of the Richard H. Bryan state office building,901 South Stewart St. in Carson City. Permits are $65 per cord – cash or check only – limit one cord per address/family. The sale will close when all permits have been sold.

Permit holders may pick-up firewood from the last week of September through the first week of October at the North Canyon area of Spooner Lake State Park.

Access into North Canyon requires navigation through areas of loose, sandy soils. Four-wheel drive or heavy duty two-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended. Trailers may be permitted at the discretion of State Parks personnel.

Contact Jill Alves at 775.684.2793 for more information.