(INA, IL) — A free Firewood Cutting Special Use Permit is being offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake.  Firewood cutting is for personal use only and not for commercial use or resale.  Residents are allowed to cut firewood now through March 14 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Firewood areas will close periodically during this time frame.  The firewood cutting area will be located in the South Marcum Recreation Area.  Permits can be obtained in person from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at the Rend Lake Project Office.  For more information, call the Rend Lake Project Office at 724-2493.