You can cut your own Christmas tree in all six Arizona national forests: Tonto, Prescott, Coconino, Apache-Sitgreaves, Kaibab and Coronado. You'll need a permit before you head out.

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Arizona Christmas tree permits are available online or in person. “There are two ways to get a permit," said Michelle Williams, timber resource specialist for Tonto and Coronado national forests.

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There will be 120 gallons of flame retardant applied to the tree, she noted. The tree will be topped with a 3-foot-tall copper star representing Arizona's official state metal, Nyrose added.