Christmas Tree Permits

Many people enjoy cutting their own tree at Christmas. While there is no charge for cutting a Christmas tree for personal use from a designated area of Crown land, a permit must be obtained. Check your local newspaper, local district office, or FrontCounter BC office. A list of district offices is below. Where hyper-linked, Christmas tree permits are also available online.

• Christmas Tree Cutting Tips

Useful Links

• Ministry of Agriculture – Christmas Tree Fact Page
• British Columbia Christmas Tree Council - list of B.C. tree farms and U-cut locations available here
• FrontCounter BC

Christmas Tree Information by District Office

When cutting a Christmas tree, keep the following tips in mind:

• Leave home prepared. Bring ropes, gloves, tools, tire chains, a first aid kit, a mobile phone and warm clothing.
• Drive carefully. Be prepared for logging trucks.
• Make sure you have found the tree you will use before cutting to avoid wasting forest resources. Some permits specify only one tree can be cut.
• Choose a tree that can be cut near the base and is easy to transport. Wasted tree remains left in the forest form a summer fire hazard.
• Clean up and remove all debris associated with your activity.