Now that it’s November it’s generally okay to look forward to Christmas and Ashley National Forest is ready to help by making Christmas Tree cutting permits available soon. The permits will be available starting November 8th for the public at all Ashley National Forest offices and vendors. There is one elite group, however, getting special treatment. All 4th grade students can receive a Christmas Tree cutting permit from the Ashley National Forest offices for free. Vendors this year in the Vernal area include Davis Food and Drug, Uinta Outdoor Power Equipment, Liberty Corner in Lapoint, and the Ashley National Forest office. Vendors this year in Duchesne County include Hanna Country Store, Stewarts, Davis Market, and the District Office in Duchesne. Vendors this year in the Manila/Dutch John area include Flaming Gorge Market, Flaming Gorge Resort, and the Flaming Gorge District Office.