Firewood
Firewood
Firewood: An application for cutting of timber of up to 50 m³ for non-commercial firewood. Please note that permits for personal firewood are not available in some areas of the province.
Related Activities: Christmas Trees, Commercial Timber <50m3, Harvest timber - Small scale and intermediate salvage, Land Tenure Timber, Timber - Free Use, Timber - Traditional Use
Contents:
- Mandatory Authorizations
- Costs
- Eligibility Requirements
- Information Requirements
- Related Links
- Other Things you Should Know
About this Activity Guide
This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only. |
Mandatory Authorizations
Authorization Name | Link to Authorization Guidance | Link to Application |
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Free Use Firewood Permit | Authorization Guidance | Apply Now |
Costs
Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.
Cost Type | Cost Description | Cost | Link to Details |
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Application fee | Not applicable. No cost. | Not applicable. |
Eligibility Requirements
Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.
Requirement | Description |
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Age, Residence and Use | A BC resident who is 19 years of age or older who will use the firewood for personal, domestic purposes and not for sale to others. |
Information Requirements
Requirement | Description | Link to Details |
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Free Use Permit | Requirements for application vary by District:
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Firewood |
Related Links
Link | Description |
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Forest Service Road Permits and Agreements | A Web page providing information the various agreements and permits for use relating to Forest Service Road management. |
Other Things You Should Know
Archaeology Information
Archaeological
sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act
and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by
the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to
protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an
online data request form to the Archaeology
Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC
Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local
directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more
information.
BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is
an online service that allows you to create a user ID and
password to sign in securely to many Government services in
British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account
include:
- Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
- Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
- Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID
Consulting with First
Nations
- The Province is committed to reconciliation as part of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act.
- The Province is responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate consultation and accommodation, it may involve the proponent in the procedural aspects of consultation.
Legal
Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current and
accurate information available to the Government of British Columbia
at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty regarding
the completeness, currency or accuracy of this information. This
information is for guidance purposes only and does not replace
legislated requirements. Each application is unique and
circumstances may result in additional requirements beyond those
included in this guide.
Last Updated: July 14, 2023