“You-Cut” Christmas tree permits are available from now until Dec. 24 at various locations around the Olympic Peninsula on Olympic National Forest land.

Permits cost $5 each and credit cards are now accepted as well as cash and checks.

Permits are available during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, with special weekend hours at some locations.

The permits are valid only in specified areas of Olympic National Forest. Maps and a list of cutting locations are provided with each permit sale.

Note that all offices are closed on Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Call the Olympic National Forest Headquarters in Olympia at 360-956-2300 or the Hood Canal Ranger District Office in Quilcene at 360-765-2200.