Finding permits to collect cords of wood
By Bridger Skaarer
Each U.S. Forest Service district in Arizona handles its own permits for the purchase of fuel wood. To find out when permits are available and how much they cost, call the district in the region of interest. Regions are listed below.
- Nogales Ranger District, (520) 281-2296. Exit I-19 at the Ruby interchange, turn east and then south along the eastern frontage road. After approximately a quarter mile, turn east again on Old Tucson road, and the Ranger Station is on your left. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on federal holidays.
- Douglas Ranger District, (520) 364-3468. The District Office is 2.2 miles north of Highway 80 on Highway 191 in Douglas. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on federal holidays.
- Safford Ranger District, (928) 428-4150. Located on the northeast corner of 14th Avenue and 8th Street. Use the main entrance on the west side of the building. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and phones are answered from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on federal holidays.
- Sierra Vista Ranger District, (520) 378-0311. Located on the west side of highway 92 approximately three-fourths of a mile south of Ramsey Canyon Road. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Closed on federal holidays.
- Santa Catalina Ranger District, (520) 749-8700. Located on the northeast corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Sabino Canyon Road at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The phone numbers above are staffed every day of the year, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
For additional information, check the U.S. Forest Service website for the Coronado National Forest.
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