Lake Tahoe Community College welcomes community members to get a tree permit from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and participate in the holiday tradition of cutting your own holiday tree. This event not only lets you bring home a festive tree but also supports the restoration of Trout Creek meadow by removing pine trees that have started to encroach on the area. These trees are taking water from the meadow’s soil, which can disrupt the local ecosystem. By carefully removing them, we help preserve the meadow and encourage native plants to flourish.
How to Get Your Tree Permit
- Visit the LTCC library, where a tent will be set up for permit distribution
- Sign a release of liability form
- Collect your permit and follow the provided guidelines
Important Safety Information
- Tree cutting comes with certain risks
- Permit holders must agree not to hold Lake Tahoe Community College responsible for any injuries or damages during the event
Tree Cutting Guidelines
- No vehicles allowed beyond designated parking areas; use marked trails
- Trees may only be cut from the flat meadow within marked boundaries
- Only hand tools are permitted (chainsaws are not allowed)
- Cut only what you can carry
- Trim stumps as close to the ground as possible to prevent hazards
Event Details
When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025, 9 am to 2 pm (weather permitting)
Where: Lake Tahoe Community College: Roberta Mason Library – 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, California
Purpose: Help restore the meadow, protect Lake Tahoe’s clarity, improve water availability, support biodiversity, and reduce wildfire risk
What to bring: Dress warmly, wear sturdy shoes, and bring hand tools for tree cutting
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