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Sunshine Coast Firewood Permit information

Last updated on September 29, 2026

Members of the public who wish to cut firewood on Crown land for personal use within the Sunshine Coast area must apply for a Free Use Permit for Firewood and ensure they carry the related maps with them.

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Important points:

  1. The firewood is for personal use only and cannot be sold to others
  2. The term of the Free Use Permit is specified on the associated area map
  3. The Free Use Permit is volume limited which is determined by the area
  4. Only one Free Use Permit per household is allowed
  5. The Free Use Permit will only be valid if the name and address on the Free Use Permit match the name and address on your driver’s license
  6. Cutting is confined to the area outlined on the Free Use Permit map.
  7. If there is no map available for an area (i.e. Powell River area or Sechelt area), it means that unfortunately the district does not have any Free Use Firewood Permits in that area to offer the public at this time
  8. The Free Use Permit is only for collecting firewood from dead and down logging debris (no standing trees may be cut)

Please note the firewood permit locations offered are limited due to access and suitability, we will be posting new locations as they become available.

A 4X4 vehicle is highly recommended to access these areas.

Currently open areas for Free Use Firewood (maps)

Lower Sunshine Coast

Upper Sunshine Coast (Powell River area)

Texada

  • No permits available at this time

Online application process

When permits are available: To use the online application process you must complete the following:

  • Have a personal e-mail address, or have access to an e-mail address. The permit will be sent to the e-mail address you provide on the online form for viewing and printing
  • If you wish to collect firewood in one of the areas designated in the section above, print the correct area map. This map must be attached to the Free Use Permit that will be sent to you via e-mail

Important: Once you have obtained your Free Use Permit, maps and if applicable, your Letter of Agreement, all the documents must be on site with you when collecting the firewood and in the vehicle when transporting the firewood.

Best practices for reducing air pollution while burning firewood

Any firewood cut under this permit is for personal use only and cannot be sold. For information on commercial firewood cutting permits, please contact your local Ministry office and inquire about the Small Scale Salvage program.

During summer months, fire hazard may restrict firewood cutting. Permit holders must check with local fire protection services for current restrictions. 

To Report a wildfire, call: 1 800 663-5555, or *5555 from a cellular phone

Contact information

If you have any questions, please contact the Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District office.

Office
604-485-0700
Email
Forests.SunshineCoastDistrictOffice@gov.bc.ca
Mailing
7077 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C., V8A 1W1