Tree Cutting Permits
Temporary Non-Commercial Timber Permits
In Alberta, a valid temporary timber permit is required for small-scale, non-commercial or personal access to timber and
trees on provincial Crown land.
This permit grants the holder the legal authority to harvest in designated areas.
Before You Buy Your Permit
Remember: Mountain Pine Beetle Infested Trees Must Not Be Cut or Transported for Firewood!
You can help manage Alberta’s current mountain pine beetle infestation. Look for signs of mountain pine beetle activity
before you begin cutting, and report any infestations that you find. For more details, see:
Who Is Eligible to Buy a Temporary Timber Permit?
If you wish to obtain a timber permit, you must
- be over the age of 18
- be a resident of Alberta
- be in good standing with the Crown relating to timber, grazing and land use
Types of Temporary Timber Permits
There are two types of temporary permits for non-commercial personal use:
Forest Product Tag (TM66)
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Cost
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$5.00 (plus GST)
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Valid For
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30 days from the time of purchase
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Details
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This permit entitles individuals to remove one of the following:
- Three Christmas trees under 2.5 metres in height. See:
OR
- 20 trees less than 2.5 metres in height for transplanting
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- Up to 5 cubic metres of green volume (usually used for firewood). The number of trees cut depends on tree species and
size, but it is approximately:
- 5 to 7 large coniferous trees (generally trees with needles) OR
- 4 to 6 deciduous trees (generally trees with leaves)
Trees and timber are to be cut from designated Crown Provincial Land only. The permit must be with you at all times while
cutting or transporting.
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Where Can I Purchase this Permit?
Forest Product Tag Timber Permits can be purchased at participating SRD Offices, as well as some private vendors across
Alberta.
For details about tree permit vendors, contact information and locations, see:
Local Timber Permit (LTP)
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Cost
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$21.00 (includes GST)
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Additional Costs
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A minimum security deposit of $1,000 is required in case of any site degradation. The deposit is refundable if no incidence
of degradation occurs.
The holder must also pre-pay timber dues and the reforestation levy on harvested volume as stipulated in the Timber Management
Regulation. To view the regulation, visit the Alberta Queen’s Printer website at:
After harvesting is completed, the permit must be returned to the issuing Sustainable Resource Development Office for the
return of any prepaid timber dues, reforestation charges or deposits if the application is made within one year.
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Valid For
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Expires annually on April 30
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Details
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This permit entitles individuals to remove up to 50 cubic metres of green volume for personal use, not resale. The number
of trees cut depends on tree species and size but it is approximately:
- 50 to 70 large coniferous trees (generally trees with needles) OR
- 40 to 60 large deciduous trees (generally trees with leaves)
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Where Can I Purchase this Permit?
Local Timber Permits can be purchased at local SRD Forestry Offices only.
For details about tree permit vendors, contact information and locations, see:
Related Information
Commercial Tree Permits and Licences
Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) issues permits and licences for personal and commercial use of the province’s timber
resources.
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Update: Jan 6, 2012