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Can I cut a Christmas tree near Williams Lake?

Williams Lake is in BC's Cariboo-Chilcotin Natural Resource District, which issues a free permit to cut a Christmas tree on Crown land.

Near Williams Lake · Cariboo-Chilcotin 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
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Trees per 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
Not numbered on the permit
Where
Cleared hydro line, gas pipeline and road rights-of-way on vacant Crown land only.
Tree height
5 m or less
Stump
No higher than 30 cm
Valid
One month from the date you sign it
  • Not within 30 m of a stream, wetland or lake
  • Clear debris from roads, ditches and streams

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 Cariboo-Chilcotin

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

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