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Can I cut a Christmas tree near Castlegar?

Castlegar is in BC's Selkirk Natural Resource District, which issues a free permit to cut a Christmas tree on Crown land.

Near Castlegar · Selkirk 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
1 tree (undated permit)
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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
1 per permit
Where
Crown land such as power line or road rights-of-way, or open unfenced range.
Tree height
Under 3 m
Valid
Until December 25
  • Not on private land, in parks, plantations or research areas
  • Woodlots and community forests only with the licensee’s OK
  • Not within 50 m of a stream

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.

District boundaries don't follow town limits. If you'll cut in a neighbouring district, you need that district's permit. Check your spot on the map.

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 Selkirk

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

Other towns in Selkirk district

NelsonTrail

Nearby in Kootenay-Boundary

CranbrookFernieInvermereKimberley

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