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Can I cut a Christmas tree in South Island district?

South Island Natural Resource District

Yes, once the online form opens.

This district issues a free permit through an online form. It was closed when we checked on November 2, so it may be open now.

Permit
Free, online form (was closed)
Trees per permit
See your permit
Check the permit form Show me where

Rules from the district's undated 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
Not numbered on the permit
Where
In the Cowichan Valley area, within 3 m of a built road edge. Check your area’s map for the rest of the district.
  • No cutting in parks

From the district's undated 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

Official maps and area permits from the district. Boundaries on these maps are the ones that count.

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.

Got your tree?

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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 South Island

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

Towns in South Island district

NanaimoDuncanPort AlberniVictoria

Other districts in West Coast

West Coast

Campbell RiverHaida GwaiiNorth Island-Central Coast

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