Free Xmas Tree Cutting Area in Borough

By Ray Nix, Resource Manager

The Matanuska Susitna Borough Land & Resource Management Division is offering a free Christmas tree cutting area for families this year— something which has not been offered in some time.  The intent is to provide seasonal spirit while promoting a fun family event (free Christmas tree cutting) as a way to give back to the community we serve.
 
The Personal Use Christmas Tree Area for one Christmas tree per household is open on a first come, first served, basis beginning Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, and closing Dec. 25, 2015; or earlier at the discretion of the Borough.  Christmas tree cutting will be allowed on Borough land within a specified area.  The area is located near the Butte.
 
Participants must sign up at the Land & Resource Management Division between the hours of 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri., at the Mat-Su Borough Administration Building, located at 350 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer.  Participants may sign up beginning Monday, Nov. 23rd.  A map of the area and participant requirements will be provided when signing up.
 
The signed Christmas tree form must be in your possession during the removal of the tree from the site. The Christmas Tree Area Requirements will be strictly enforced.

If you can't make it into the Borough, someone will be on site in the Jim Creek parking lot from 11-1 pm on Sat. and Sunday only on these dates Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13

The State has a program too.

**The Borough office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26th and Friday, Nov. 27th for the holiday.**
Please call the Land & Resource Management Division at 861-7869 if you have any questions.