MARQUETTE, MI-- The Hiawatha National Forest is extending free personal use firewood cutting permits until the end of the year.
Current permits would have expired Saturday. For those who already have one, it will automatically extend to December 31. Those who want to purchase a personal use firewood permit can call one of the Hiawatha National Forest’s district offices.
Standing dead and downed trees may be gathered for firewood. Further guidelines for cutting will be provided with the permit.
