Christmas Tree for Personal Use

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 Free Use 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, Free Use Permits for Christmas trees are also available online. Please be aware that some areas of the province may not have Christmas trees available for harvest.
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.