Forest Tenures and Permits

Overview

The Tenures Section is responsible for the issuance of licences and permits to harvest timber, build roads and occupy land for industrial forestry purposes in a designated area within the Prince George  Forest District. 

Roles and responsibilities include issuing Cutting Permits, Road Permits, Forestry Licences to Cut, Occupational Licences to Cut, Woodlot Licences, Special Use Permits and Free Use Permits. 

Note: The Prince George Forest District does not include areas within the City of Prince George.  Please contact the City of Prince George for any enquiries regarding harvesting within city limits.

Client Application Form

Parties interested in doing business with the Ministry of Forests, Mines and Lands require a client number.

Please complete the Client Information Form before proceeding with any application.

Permits and Forms

Note: Firewood Cutting Permits and Christmas Tree Cutting Permits must be printed and carried with the person(s) engaged in the activity.

Road Use Permit

Please complete the  Road Use Permit Application Form which can be E-mailed to Forests.PrinceGeorgeDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca or mailed to:

Post and Rail and Cedar Shake Sales for Personal Use

Guide to Post and Rail and Cedar Shake Sales for Personal Use

Related Links

Timber Tenures in British Columbia

Forest Act