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Choose a tree with a trunk that’s no more than 6 inches in diameter — and one at least 200 feet away from roads, campgrounds and streams. Cut down your tree and take it home.

You can cut your own Christmas tree in all six Arizona national forests: Tonto, Prescott, Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, Kaibab and Coronado. You'll need a permit before you head out.

The Permit In order to cut down your own Christmas tree, you need to purchase a permit here. To complete the online transaction, visitors will need to create, or log in, to an account.

You need to apply for a permit to cut one tree for $5 at the county forestry office, 801 North Sales St., Suite 106, in Merrill. For information, call 715-539-1034.