Overview

Forest areas map

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:

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, firewood cutting and transplant tree digging maps and conditions (April 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 maps and conditions (November 2011)

Christmas tree cutting, firewood cutting and transplant tree digging maps and conditions (November 2011)

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
  • Transplant tree digging: Unavailable

Please contact the Lac La Biche office at 780-623-5388 to obtain information on locations for Christmas trees and transplants.

Firewood cutting maps and conditions (November 2018)

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 780-538-8080.

Tree cutting and conditions map - "The Dunes" (July 2019)

Firewood cutting and transplant tree digging maps and conditions (November 2012)

Calgary Area (formerly South Saskatchewan)

For more information regarding this area contact the Agriculture and Forestry office in Calgary at 403-297-8800.

Christmas tree cutting, firewood cutting and transplant tree digging maps and conditions (November 2019)

Castle Provincial Park or Castle Wildland Provincial Park

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 Ministry of Environment and Parks staff. TM66s and Castle permits can be obtained at the following offices, or contact your local Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry office for further information.

Blairmore Pincher Creek Lethbridge
Blairmore Ranger Station
11901 19th Avenue
Blairmore, Alberta

Contact:
Diane Peterson or
Cindi Bradley
403-562-3210

 Fish and Wildlife
Pincher Creek Provincial Building
782 Main Street
Pincher Creek, Alberta

8:15 am - 12:00 pm
Monday to Friday only

 Lethbridge Environment and Parks Office
2nd Floor, 530 - 8th Street South
Lethbridge, Alberta

Contact: Donna Whitfield

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 maps and conditions (October 2011)

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.

Where to buy a tree cutting permit

PLEASE NOTE: Not all office locations carry timber permits! To locate a participating location nearest you, contact your local Agriculture and Forestry Office:

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