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Timber Mark for Private Land Instructions and ApplicationApplication and Instructions for a Timber Mark for Private Land(pdf)

Firewood for Personal UseFirewood for Personal Use                       Minor Forest Products Christmas Trees for Personal Use 
                                                                                  Christmas Tree Free Use Permit  (pdf)
                                                                                  Directions to Christmas Tree Cutting Areas 
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Firewood For Personal Use  Firewood for Personal Use

In the Prince George Forest District, cutting firewood is restricted to dead or down material on Crown land.  By authority of the Forest Act, members of the public are permitted to cut firewood on vacant Crown land for personal use.  More information as to areas, can be obtained by contacting the district office at (250) 614-7400.

Safety Hints:

Many Forest Service roads will have heavy industrial traffic (logging trucks, lowbeds, etc.) including weekends.

Dead standing snags are extremely hazardous.  On industrial sites, only experienced certified fallers are allowed to fall snags.

There are some important points to remember.  Soon after the first frosts, the needles on Western Larch turn yellow and begin to fall.  This is characteristic of that species of tree and is not an indication that the tree is dead.

Removing wood from a deck of logs at a landing site is illegal and may result in charges of theft under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Everyone should also be aware that dry conditions can exist throughout the spring, summer and fall in the forest and care should be taken to prevent an uncontrolled fire.

For official rules and guidelines please click here:  Free Use Permit for Firewood

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Christmas Trees for Personal Use

General Information on local tree species:
Balsam

Aromatic, uniform, rich dark green colour.
Tends to produce pitch, the area under the tree should be covered.

Lodgepole pine

Interesting choice, can be uniform shape if grown in the open. Can usually hang decorations near the main stem and still see them.		 Spruce

Rich green colour, uniform taper. Needles are pointed, good choice if you want to stop a cat that likes to climb.

Douglas-fir

Traditional choice, but not readily available in this district.

Cutting your Tree

Make sure you have chosen the best tree and the size you have in mind. Cut the tree as close to ground level as possible so no live branches are left on the stump. Do not leave a pointed stump as this may cause injury to cattle or wildlife.

After Cutting Your Tree

  • Leave the area as clean as possible.
  • Do not leave lower boles and branches of cut trees alongside roads or in ditches.
  • Cut them close to the ground and scatter.
  • Do not transport your tree outside the Province.
Safety
  • Be prepared for winter conditions on roads.
  • Many Forest Service roads will have heavy industrial traffic (logging trucks), including weekends.

If planning to cut trees from BC Hydro easements, please read and honour the following guidelines provided by BC Hydro for your safety and environmental protection:

  • Do not cut or remove any trees that may be within 7 metres (20 feet) of an electrical conductor.
  • All trees must be less than 4 metres (12 feet) in height.
  • Take special care when travelling or cutting in the vicinity of electrical works such as towers, poles, transformers and guy wires.
  • You are responsible for all damages.
  • Cut all trees off flat with the stump no higher than 4 inches (10 centimetres).
  • Clean up and remove all debris and slash associated with your activity.
  • Leave all access roads in good condition.
  • You are fully responsible for yourself and anyone who is with you while cutting and removing your tree.

Suspected Contraventions

Public complaints or concerns about suspected violations or contraventions of the Forest Act, the Forest Practices Code of British Columbia Act or accompanying regulations should be brought to the attention of the Compliance and Enforcement Specialist at the Prince George Forest District Office.

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