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Can I cut a Christmas tree near Quesnel?

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

Near Quesnel · Quesnel 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 2 (2025 permit)
Get your free permit

Opens the official BC government permit (PDF)

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Rules from the district's 2025 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 2 per permit
Where
Crown land along power line or forest road rights-of-way, not in plantations or spaced young stands.
Tree height
Under 5 m
Valid
Last season to December 25
  • Make sure you are on vacant Crown land
  • Don’t take the tree out of BC
  • Carry the permit while cutting and driving home

From the district's 2025 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 Quesnel

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

Nearby in Cariboo

Williams Lake100 Mile House

How to cut your own Christmas tree in BC →

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