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Can I cut a Christmas tree in Prince George district?

Prince George Natural Resource District

Yes, with a free permit.

Cutting is allowed on Crown land in this district with a free personal-use permit. Parks, plantations and private land are off limits.

Permit
Free, print and sign
Trees per permit
Up to 3 (2025–26 permit)
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Opens the official BC government permit (PDF)

Show me where

Rules from the district's 2025–26 permit, read November 2. This season's permit may differ, so check yours. General guidance only; the permit is the authority.

What the permit says

Trees
Up to 3 per permit
Where
Vacant Crown land in the district, including the Robson Valley.
Stump
As low as possible, no higher than 30 cm
Valid
Last season to January 31
  • Not on private land, plantations, research or recreation areas, or blocks being logged
  • Never cut a tree that wildlife is clearly using

From the district's 2025–26 permit, read November 2. This season's permit may differ. The conditions on the permit you sign are the ones that count.

Where you can cut

Prince George district doesn't publish a cutting map online. Where you can cut is set out in the conditions on your permit.

Before you go

Will it fit?

The classic mistake is a tree that looked small in the bush. Enter your ceiling height.

Try 8, 8'6", 9 ft or 2.4 m.

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A family crouching together to cut a tree at a u-cut farm

No Crown land near you?

A u-cut farm gives you the same day out, with no permit needed.

Find a u-cut farm near Prince George

Farm listings are run by others and change often. Call the farm before you go.

Towns in Prince George district

Prince GeorgeMcBrideValemount

Other districts in Omineca

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