Christmas Tree Cutting Permits

Permits to cut Christmas trees, for own use, are available from Manitoba Conservation, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon to Fri) and district and regional offices, in the late fall prior to Christmas each year.

With the purchase of a permit, the permittee is authorized to cut a coniferous Christmas tree not exceeding three (3) metres in height from a designated area. Regional/district staff will direct permittees to designated Christmas tree cutting areas.

View maps of Christmas tree cutting areas in the Eastern Region, Lac du Bonnet district and Pine Falls district.

Dues for own use Christmas trees, not exceeding three (3) metres in height, are $2.00 per tree plus GST.

Special Conditions:
- cutting shall be confined to the area stated on the permit
- tree(s) shall not be sold or bartered
- permit shall be retained by the person in possession of the tree(s)
- permit shall be produced for inspection on request by a Natural Resource Officer
- permit expires on the 31st day of December following the date of issue

For more information contact your Manitoba Conservation district or regional office.

Manitoba also has many private Christmas tree farms. For more information about private tree farms and the Manitoba Christmas Tree Grower's Association go to: www.realchristmastress.mb.ca

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