← Prince George district Omineca · 2026 season

Can I cut a Christmas tree near McBride?

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

Near McBride · 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)

Get your free permit

Opens the official BC government permit (PDF)

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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.

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 Prince George

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

Other towns in Prince George district

Prince George Valemount

Nearby in Omineca

Vanderhoof Fort St. James Mackenzie

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