![]() Tools you might want to consider bringing with you include a measuring tape to ensure you select a tree that fits in your home handsaw to cut your tree gloves to protect your hands boots to protect your feet a tarp to sit on and/or to move your tree once it's cut and rope or straps to secure your tree to your vehicle.If storing your tree outside for a few days before putting it in the house, keep it in an area protected from the wind, such as the north or east side of your house or under a shaded tree.Once home, cut the bottom of the trunk off and place the freshly cut trunk in a bucket of water.If the tree is too big to transport inside of your vehicle, wrap it in canvas to prevent wind damage.Dragging the tree will rub off needles and bark. Carry your tree carefully out of the woods.Be sure to find your tree and leave the woods before dark. Expect winter weather, including cold temperatures, snow and winds. Dress warmly and take extra dry clothes.Don’t get locked out of your car! Park in areas so that traffic can get by safely, and do not block gates. Bring a spare key and give it to someone else in your party. Be sure your vehicle has a full tank of gas. Carry tire chains, shovel(s) and a tow chain. Don’t rely on GPS because it may not be up-to-date with Forest Service roads. Check the latest weather conditions, forest warnings and road closures before you leave on your trip.Be sure someone knows where you are and when to expect you back. Cell service may be spotty or unavailable.Before you leave home, be sure to measure the space where you plan to place the tree in your home (height and width), and measure the space in your vehicle where you will be transporting the tree.Permit must be attached to the tree before transporting it from the site where it was cut. ![]()
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