Beginning Oct. 1, Atlantic County residents can take advantage of the Homeowners Firewood Program to obtain inexpensive firewood from designated county parks to supplement their own supplies.
“It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to offer this popular program,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said in a release. “The inexpensive firewood can help residents save on heating costs, which may be especially beneficial this winter. The program also helps clear our parks of dead trees.”
A permit must be completed prior to cutting firewood. Applications are available at the Lake Lenape Boathouse, 6303 Old Harding Highway, Mays Landing, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
The cost of a permit is $25 per vehicle load, with a 1-2 load maximum, depending on vehicle size. Permits are non-transferable and valid only for the specific date listed. No rain dates. Cutting areas will be assigned upon obtaining a permit. Only dead, fallen trees may be harvested.
A vehicle load includes any vehicle, trailer or combination of the two that is holding 1 ton of firewood. Trucks, vans and trailers up to 10 feet are permitted two trips per permit, while small dump trucks, stake bodies and trucks/vans with trailers are permitted one trip per permit.
If firewood supply exceeds initial demand, there may be additional opportunities to obtain a maximum of three loads per individual, per calendar year.
The Atlantic County Homeowners Firewood Program will continue through March 31, 2021.
For more information, visit www.aclink.org/parks or call the Lake Lenape Boathouse at (609) 625-8219..