If you plan to purchase a tree cutting permit either online or in person, you should first decide where in Alberta you'd like to cut a Christmas tree, cut firewood or transplant a tree.
Below are maps and conditions for the various Forest Areas in Alberta where the TM66 tree cutting permit applies. There are no locations for cutting with a TM66 permit outside of the 10 Forest Areas.
To select information for the Forest Area near you, use the map at right, or choose one of the menu items below.
Don't know what region you should choose? Refer to the map below to determine your location:
- Forest Areas Map -- Jan 2017
Things to Remember About These Maps and Conditions
- Be sure to review the conditions for the area you plan to visit. Different regions may have conditions unique to that region, and different areas within a region may carry area-specific requirements.
- Not all regions have online maps to all the places where the tree cutting permit applies. Availability of online maps will be indicated below. In such cases where a map is not available for a particular area, contact the local Forest Area Office for permit activity locations.
Regional Maps and Conditions for TM66 Tree Cutting Permits
Rocky Mountain House Area (formerly Clearwater)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Rocky Mountain House at 403-845-8250.
Christmas Tree Cutting Conditions and Map - Apr 12, 2018
Firewood Cutting Conditions and Map - Apr 12, 2018
Tree Transplanting Conditions and Map - Apr 12, 2018
Edson Area (formerly Foothills)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Edson at 780-723-8269.
Christmas Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Cynthia Area -- Nov 2011 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for Christmas tree cutting only.
Christmas Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Edson North Area -- Nov 2011 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for Christmas tree cutting only.
Christmas Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Edson South Area -- Nov 2011 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for Christmas tree cutting only.
Christmas Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Grande Cache Area -- Nov 2011 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for Christmas tree cutting only.
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Hinton/West Fraser FMA -- Nov 2011 (5 pages)
Map and conditions for
- Christmas tree cutting
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Robb Area -- Nov 2011 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for
- Christmas tree cutting
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Lac La Biche Area
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Lac La Biche at 780-623-5388.
Map availability for this region is as follows:
- Firewood cutting -- Available (see below)
- Christmas tree cutting -- Unavailable (contact Lac La Biche office at 780-623-5388)
- Transplant tree digging -- Unavailable (contact Lac La Biche office at 780-623-5388)
Firewood Cutting Conditions and Maps - November 28, 2018
- Lac La Biche Forest Area - West Map
- Lac La Biche Forest Area - East Map
- Lac La Biche Forest Area - North Map
Slave Lake Area (formerly Lesser Slave)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Slave Lake at 780-849-7377.
Map availability for this region is as follows:
- Christmas tree cutting -- Unavailable
- Firewood cutting -- Currently Unavailable (coming soon)
- Transplant tree digging -- Unavailable
Please contact your local office to obtain information on locations for Christmas trees and transplants.
Peace River Area
No maps for Christmas tree cutting, firewood cutting or transplant tree areas are currently available for this region.
Please contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Peace River at 780-624-6190 to obtain information on locations for Christmas trees, firewood and transplants.
Edmonton - Red Deer Area
There are no locations for TM66 Tree Cutting Permits to be used in this region.
Refer to the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area or the Edson Forest Area for locations closest to Edmonton and Red Deer.
Grande Prairie Area (formerly Smoky)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Grande Prairie at 780-538-5260.
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Bear Creek -- Nov 2012 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Beaver Tail -- Nov 2012 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Demmit -- Nov 2012 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Little Puskwaskau Firewood Area -- Nov 2012 (4 pages)
Map and conditions for
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Calgary Area (formerly South Saskatchewan)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Calgary at 403-297-8800.
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Elbow River Area -- Aug 2017 (2 pages, 1.6 MB)
Map and conditions for
- Christmas tree cutting
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Ghost Area -- Aug 2017 (2 pages, 1.7 MB)
Map and conditions for
- Christmas tree cutting
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- North of Highway 3 -- Aug 2017 (2 pages, 1.7 MB)
Map and conditions for
- Christmas tree cutting
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- South of Highway 3 -- Aug 2017 (2 pages)
If you are interested in a tree cutting permit for the Castle Provincial Park or the Castle Wildland Provincial Park, these permits must be issued by the Ministry of Environment and Parks staff. They are available from the following office locations:
| TM66's and Castle permits can be obtained at the following offices: | ||
| Blairmore Ranger Station 11901 19th Ave Blairmore, Alberta Contact: Diane Peterson or Cindi Bradley |
Fish and Wildlife Pincher Creek Provincial Bldng 782 Main Street Pincher Creek, Alberta 8:15am - 12:00pm Mon-Fri only | Lethbridge Environment and Parks Office 2nd Floor, 530 - 8 St. South Lethbridge, Alberta Contact: Donna Whitfield |
Or, contact your local Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry office for further information.
Tree Cutting Conditions and Map -- Turner Valley Area -- Aug 2017 (2 pages, 1.3 MB)
Map and conditions for
- Christmas tree cutting
- Firewood cutting
- Transplant tree digging
High Level Area (formerly Upper Hay)
No maps for Christmas tree cutting, firewood cutting or transplant tree areas are currently available for this region.
Please contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in High Level at 780-841-0132 to obtain information on locations for Christmas trees, firewood and transplants.
Fort McMurray Area (formerly Waterways)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Fort McMurray at 780-743-7125.
Map availability for this region is as follows:
- Christmas tree cutting -- Unavailable
- Firewood cutting -- Available (see below)
- Transplant tree digging -- Unavailable
Firewood Cutting Conditions and Map -- Aoster Road Area
Firewood Cutting Conditions and Map -- Stoney Mountain Road
Whitecourt Area (formerly Woodland)
For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Whitecourt at 780-778-7153.
See below for conditions for this region.
Tree Cutting Conditions -- Woodlands Region- Dec 2015 (2 pages, <1 MB)
TM66/Christmas Tree Cutting Map ? Whitecourt Forest Area
Related Information
PLEASE NOTE: Not all office locations carry timber permits! To locate a participating location nearest you, contact your local Agriculture and Forestry Office:
- Area Office Contact Info
General E-Mail: For-Info@gov.ab.ca
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