Firewood permits available at Cagles Mill Lake/Lieber SRA

The public is invited to cut certain downed trees in designated areas at Cagles Mill Lake/Lieber State Recreation Area for firewood.

Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas.

Permit sales and cutting began Nov. 5 and end Nov. 21, Monday through Friday, not including Nov. 12.

The cost of one pickup truck load is $10. All proceeds will be used for resource management and restoration efforts, including replacement of trees in campgrounds and other public areas.

Permits are available at the property office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. A firewood permit must be obtained for each load. Permits are not available on observed state holidays or weekends.

Wood may be cut and removed between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cutting is not allowed on observed state holidays or weekends. Firewood from state parks is for personal use only and cannot be sold.

Firewood cutters must wear helmets, chaps, gloves, leather boots and hearing and eye protection.

Firewood may be cut up to 30 feet from roadsides in designated areas; however, vehicles are not allowed off roads. Use of tractors, UTVs and ATVs is prohibited.

For more information, persons may call 765-795-4576, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., weekdays.