CAMPTON, N.H. — Cutting your own Christmas tree can be an enjoyable adventure for the entire family. A Christmas tree permit can be purchased for $5 from the White Mountain National Forest. Offices are located in Campton, Lincoln, Gorham and Conway, N.H.

A reminder that the Androscoggin Ranger Station in Gorham, N.H., is offering limited services due to building maintenance and is closed on the weekend. The Saco Ranger District in Conway is also now closed on weekends.

Several different types of evergreen grow in the White Mountain National Forest. Many people prefer the balsam fir because of fragrance and needle retention. Others prefer the spruce because of the fullness of the branches and the classic shape.

Trees are for personal use only, not for resale. Each family may cut one tree per permit. Use only hand tools to cut Christmas trees. Chainsaws are not permitted. Make sure you are on National Forest land. Respect the rights of landowners when crossing private property.

Do not cut trees in or near campgrounds, picnic areas, Experimental Forests, Wilderness, timber sale areas, or within 100 feet of a state highway. When you purchase the permit ask if there are any known “off limit” areas.

Do not cut trees larger than 8 inches in diameter at chest height. Pack down limb piles low enough so they are within 2 feet of the ground. Scatter limbs and wood at least 25 feet away from roads, streams, hiking trails and property boundaries. Cut your tree so remaining stumps will be less than 10 inches in height. Attach your tree tag after cutting and before transporting your tree.

For more information about the White Mountain National Forest, office hours, and recreation opportunities, including recreation and road closures due to storm damage, visit www.fs.fed.us/r9/white.