Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Forest Product Permit

A forest product permit grants the right to harvest specified forest products for a term of up to one year. This permit is also used to regulate other activities, such as grazing in the forest.

Use this contact mapping tool to find a Ministry of Environment field, forest or environmental protection office nearest you.

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1. Benefits

Forest product permits ensure that Saskatchewan's forest resources are used legally and appropriately, and that you know the rights and responsibilities associated with each type of forest use.

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2. Eligibility

Anyone wishing to harvest any wood from provincial Crown forests for commercial purposes, including Christmas trees and transplants, requires a forest product permit, available from Ministry of Environment offices.

To harvest commercial fuelwood

If you want to harvest fuelwood from the provincial forest for commercial purposes, whether it's green (live) or dead and down, you need a forest product permit.

Harvesters must develop an operating plan, which must be approved by the area forester.

You must also pay all applicable Crown dues and forest management fees on the volume you harvest.

To graze cattle

If you want to graze cattle within the provincial forest, you need a permit. Applicants must prepare a carrying capacity assessment to:

  • Determine the number of animals the area can support;
  • Develop a range management plan; and
  • Fence the area (as needed) to control cattle.

To cut hay within a provincial forest

You need a permit to cut hay within the provincial forest. You may be required to submit an operating plan.

For own-use permits

You need a permit for all own-use green forest products or own-use dead and down forest products for all purposes other than fuelwood. You may be required to develop an operating plan, which the area forester must approve. You must also pay all applicable Crown dues and forest management fees on the volume you harvest.

You do not need a permit for the following activities:

  • harvesting berries, fruits and mushrooms for commercial or own-use, or subsistence gathering;
  • gathering of dead or down trees for fuelwood for your own use;
  • harvesting a Christmas tree for personal use; trees must be under four metres tall and must not be taken from a renewed area.
  • harvesting forest products for your own use from Crown resource land for which you hold a recreational disposition;
  • harvesting up to 24 cubic metres of wood for a purpose connected to your Fur Conservation Area licence or commercial fishing licence.

Anytime you use the forest, take care not to damage berry plants, mushroom sites or non-target trees, and please don't leave litter in the forest.

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3. How To Apply

Requirements vary depending on the activity. Please contact your local Ministry of Environment office for details.

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