Lake Tahoe Community College is inviting the public to get a tree permit, issued by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and come and cut your very own holiday tree for this season. By cutting a holiday tree, you will also be helping restore the Trout Creek meadow from pine tree encroachment. These trees have been moving farther into the meadow to seek out water from the soil which can eventually change the ecosystem. By selectively removing these encroaching trees, we can help protect the meadow and allow for the native riparian plants to thrive.

How Do I Get My Tree Permit? 

• Go to the LTCC library, where a tent will be set up to get your permit.
• Sign the release of liability form.
• Pick up your permit and follow the instructions.

Risk Acknowledgement: 

• Tree cutting involves inherent dangers.
• The tree permit holder agrees not to hold Lake Tahoe Community College liable for injuries or damages during tree harvesting.

Rules for Tree Cutting: 

• No vehicle access: use designate parking lots and trails.
• Cutting allowed ONLY on flat meadow within marked boundaries.
• HAND TOOLS ONLY: chainsaws prohibited.
• Cut only what you can carry.
• Stumps must be as flush with meadow surface to avoid hazards.

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When: Saturday, December 6th from 9 am to 2 pm *Weather permitting

Why: Restoration of the meadow will help protect the clarity and health of Lake Tahoe. Removing these conifers to improve water availability, support meadow biodiversity, and reduce wildfire risk.

What to Bring: Warm clothing, appropriate shoes, hand tools to cut tree down.