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Show BLM Issues Over 400 Fire Wood Permits The Salt Lake District, Bureau of Land Management reports that over 400 free firewood permits have been issued this fall. Permits will continue to be available to individuals upon request by phone, mail, or in person as long as the supply lasts. Although the permits are good for three months after they are issued, the public is encouraged to gather the wood before access roads become wet and muddy. According Ac-cording to Salt Lake District Manager, Frank Snell, "If the roads become too wet, they may have to be closed temporarily tem-porarily to prevent surface damage." The Juniper tree, commonly com-monly known as Cedar, is the only type of firewood available in the Salt Lake Area on land administered by the BLM. "This coarse wood is not the most popular because of the dulling effect it has on equipment, said Snell, however, it is more efficient ef-ficient than many other types because it burns very "hot". A good supply of Juniper can be found in Tooele County. Coun-ty. The Little Mountain area northwest of Vernon and Government Creek, located 23 miles west of Vernon have scattered stands of Juniper with easy access, the area four miles southeast of Stockton also has a good supply. The District Manager reported that there has been a major increase in the number num-ber of permits issued this year, "It's a good indication that a lot of families will be saving energy and money heating their homes this winter", win-ter", he said. The permit can be obtained from the Salt Lake Distict, BLM at 2370 south 2300 West. The telephone number is 524-5348. |