Those looking for a hands-on approach when it comes to selecting a Christmas tree this year can cut their own, with a permit, from designated areas on Crown land in Alberta.
A no-cost Personal Use Forest Products Permit (PUFPP) is required that allows up to three trees to be harvested.
The permit can be obtained online at .
The Province says that even within designated areas, some places are off-limits.
Also, harvesting trees in provincial parks and recreation areas is prohibited and carries a large fine.
Other rules apply. Trees must be less than 2.5 metres tall, and a digital or printed copy of the PUFPP must be carried at all times when harvesting and transporting Christmas trees. The re-sale of trees is not allowed.
