Island Timberlands has fundraising opportunities
available in the Parksville, Qualicum, and Port Alberni areas. Any group that
is interested in our firewood fundraisers can contact Island Timberlands at;
Port Alberni; April 28 and 29, 2018 you may
purchase firewood permits for our Franklin River Road site from volunteer
fundraising groups at the gate on the left just past Anderson Road.
Qualicum Beach: April 28 and 29, 2018 you may
purchase firewood permits for our Lower Cochrane site from volunteer
fundraising groups at the gate approximately 4km up Cochrane Road
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, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-2pm
The following table displays the cost of a firewood
permit. Visitor Centers and Fund Raiser Groups use the same cost
structure.

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 fundraiser 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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