Bring the whole family and some twine—this is the hands‑on, joyful way to make a holiday tradition.

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, you can’t just cut down any tree you find in the state. The ...

Cutting down a tree is one of those jobs that seems simple until you’re standing at the base of a 40-foot oak with a rope, a chainsaw and no idea what to do next. Whether your tree is leaning a little ...

Pick up a permit, then pick up an axe.

Arizona residents can cut their own Christmas trees in national forests with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Permits cost $15 and are available for purchase online or at ranger stations for ...

Many people share a love of trees for their shade, their greenery, their beauty — which is why outrage is often the reaction when they're maliciously cut down. Such incidents are more common than ...

Permits for those wishing to cut down their own Christmas trees in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests west of Fort Collins are now available for purchase. Details about designated cutting ...

As Thanksgiving approaches, many families across the country are preparing for the post-Thanksgiving tradition of putting up the Christmas tree. For those who opt for a real tree, the first mark of ...