Island Timberlands has fundraising opportunities available in the
Nanaimo, Parksville, and Qualicum areas. Any group that is interested in our
firewood fundraisers can contact Island Timberlands at; info@islandtimberlands.com
Firewood is for
personal use only and not to be sold.
To purchase an
Island Timberlands Firewood Permit and the accompanying maps, please contact
the following Visitor Centers:
Parksville Visitor Centre:
Address: 1275 East Island Hwy, Parksville BC V9P2G3
Phone: 250-248-3613
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, closed weekends
Port Alberni Visitor Centre:
Address: 2533 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni BC V9Y8P2
Phone: 250-724-6535
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, closed weekends
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre:
2896 Drinkwater Rd, Duncan BC V9L 6C2
Phone: 888-303-3337
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
The following table displays the cost
of a firewood permit. Visitor Centers and Fund Raiser Groups use the same
cost structure.

Firewood sites and
times are as follows;
Lower Cochrane is still closed to the public due to snow and poor road conditions.
McKeown Permits available from volunteers at the McKeown Road gate this weekend.
There will be random checks for Permits and Safety Equipment. If
you do not have a permit or adequate safety equipment your firewood may be
confiscated, and you will be asked to leave the property. Non-Compliance
with these mandatory requirements may result in further penalties and
restrictions.
You must carry your
valid permit with you at all times!
Safety equipment requirements include:
chainsaw pants, sturdy work boots, eye and ear protection
Check the
"Access" section of this blog for gate time openings and
closings.
Unless otherwise
noted, public and fund raiser firewood opportunities are for weekends only.
Notice
There have been incidents where
people have been cutting firewood in non-authorized areas. These areas
may be allocated for our commercial firewood cutters and the public is not
permitted to cut firewood in these areas. Please be
respectful to our commercial firewood cutters and only cut firewood in the
areas outlined above.
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