LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is suspending the requirement for firewood permits on state-managed forests and game areas.
The DNR is temporarily lifting the requirements in order to help Michigan residents to keep warm.
The requirements are suspended through Sunday, but all other rules for collecting firewood on state lands still apply.
Firewood collection permits are usually issued in April with collections usually ending Dec. 31.
More information from the DNR:
Collection of firewood is limited to within 200 feet of a state forest road. Cutting live tree remains prohibited. Collection of firewood from trees cut as part of an active contracted DNR timber sale is also prohibited as these trees are the legal property of the logging contractor. This announcement does not apply to state parks or recreation areas, where collection of firewood is not allowed.
To protect against the spread of pests and disease, it is recommended that firewood not be moved long distances.
Residents may consult an online map to determine the location of state forest land nearest to their residence.
