Personal-Use Firewood Cutting on Crown Land


How Can I Apply? 

 

FIREWOOD HARVEST CLOSED FOR THE FOREST FIRE SEASON. WILL REOPEN ON OCTOBER 1st, 2012.

 

 
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Where Can I Cut Fire Wood? 


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Maps

 

Map(s) for any available firewood areas can be obtained at your local forest district office.

 

Powell River Area

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Sunshine Coast Area
   
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What Can I Cut?

In authorized firewood cutting areas, the following applies:

  • In former timber sale licence areas:  post harvest waste and residue, piled at roadside may be removed.

  • For other approved areas:  only dead and down timber may be removed, except cedar.

No standing timber (e.g. live trees or snags) whatsoever may be cut.  Failure to comply may lead to enforcement action.

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How Much Wood Can I Take?

 

FIREWOOD HARVEST CLOSED FOR THE FOREST FIRE SEASON. WILL REOPEN ON OCTOBER 1st, 2012.

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Can I Sell the Wood?

Any firewood cut under this permit is for personal use only and cannot be sold.  For information on commercial firewood cutting permits, please contact your local forest district and inquire about the Small Scale Salvage program.

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How Long is the Permit Valid?

This permit is valid until the supply of roadside logging debris in the permit area has been exhausted, or is otherwise disposed of by the Ministry, or until the end of the calendar year in which the permit was issued, whichever comes first.

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Who Assumes the Risk for Loss or Injury?

Persons engaging in firewood cutting under this permit will assume all risk of loss or injury and save harmless the Crown from all and any claims.

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Thank you for your co-operation.