Fuelwood Opportunity Open in Camp Wood Area

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The Prescott National Forest is announcing that a recently thinned area in Camp Wood on the Chino Valley Ranger District is available for dead and down fuelwood collection. The Connell and Stinson Stewardship Projects recently completed thinning of 366 acres of ponderosa pine in the vicinity of Yolo Ranch, Forest Service Road 9, and the Rock House Spring.

The contractor was not permitted to remove any oaks or junipers so there is a significant amount of quality fuelwood available, especially near the project’s landings, or areas where cut trees were processed and loaded onto log trucks.

Fuelwood permits for 2022 are available for purchase at the price of $2.00/cord with a $20.00 minimum purchase. Maps will be available at the Verde District Office and the Bradshaw-Chino District Office.

Fuelwood permit purchases can be made by credit card over the phone, or by check through the mail.

Please call the offices below to schedule a time to come in and purchase fuelwood permits, maps, or passes:

• Verde Ranger District Office (928) 567-1117
  M-F 8:30-12:30; 1:00 – 4:00
  300 East Highway 260, Camp Verde AZ 86322
• Bradshaw-Chino Valley District Office (928) 443-8000
  M-F, 8:30 – 4:30
  344 S. Cortez St, Prescott, AZ
  86303

Know Before You Go and remember the following tips as you prepare to go out and cut your firewood:

• We entered into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on May 5, 2022. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/prescott for more information on fire restrictions
• Ensure chainsaws have a functional spark arrestor. Bring water and a shovel in case of sparks
• Pick up your free Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) from any of our offices or view on at
  https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/prescott/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd586426&width=full
• Make sure you have your MVUM, fuelwood permit, and tags with you when you go to collect wood
• Make sure to pack your personal safety supplies – such as water, snacks, first aid kit, etc.

For more information, please contact the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger Districts at 928-443-8000.

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