Cyprus forest stations to sell Christmas trees from 25 November
Ten forest stations across the island will offer trees to the public on weekdays until 18 December, while cutting or moving one without a permit can bring a hefty fine.
Ten forest stations around Cyprus will offer Christmas trees to the public from Wednesday 25 November through Friday 18 December, as announced by the Department of Forests. Sales run on weekdays only, between 8am and 2.30pm, at the stations themselves.
The stock comes from plantation thinning, a routine operation the department uses to give remaining trees more room and better conditions. Buying there is the straightforward option: felling, keeping or moving a Christmas tree without departmental permission is an offence under the Forestry Law of 2012.
Penalties for breaking that rule can reach €5,000, a year behind bars, or both. Anyone with a private tree must obtain felling and transport permits beforehand, carry them when asked, and have the trunk base stamped at the nearest forest station.
What it means for residents
If a real tree is part of your holiday plans, the calendar matters: sales stop in mid-December and only happen on weekday mornings, so a weekend trip will not work. Buying from a station removes any doubt about permits.
- Plan the visit around weekday hours; the closest station depends on whether you are near Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol or Paphos.
- Own tree? Get felling and transport permits first and have the trunk base stamped before moving it.
- Keep the paperwork with you — officers may ask to see it.
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