Individuals planning to sell Crown timber for firewood or any other uses are reminded they must obtain a commercial cutting permit or timber purchase licence to legally access the timber.

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture has received several reports recently about a number of social media posts advertising firewood for sale by individuals without the required permits.

Anyone planning to sell firewood can apply for a commercial cutting permit or timber purchase licence by contacting their local Forest Management Office.

The public can report suspected illegal activity online by visiting www.stoppoaching.ca or by calling 1-877-820-0999.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca