The Forestry Department is getting into the Christmas spirit and is preparing once again this year to offer natural Christmas trees to the public, allowing citizens to choose a tree from the department’s forest nurseries.
Speaking on the Alpha Kalimera program, Forestry Department Spokesperson Glafkos Kyriakou stated that the department will transport trees to its ten sales locations across Cyprus, with the aim of meeting demand, and that prices vary depending on the species and height of the tree, with the lowest price starting at 6 euros.
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Sales will take place from November 25 through December 18, on weekdays only—that is, Monday through Friday—between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The ten sales locations are:
- Athalassa Forest Station: 22403749
- Larnaca Forest Station: 24818108
- Dekeleia Forest Station: 24723432
- Fasouri Forest Station: 25952120
- Limassol Forest Station: 25872306
- Parekklisia Forest Station: 25636010
- Paphos/Geroskipou Forest Station: 26306266
- Gialia Forest Station: 26812730
- Panagia Forest Station: 26817416
- Platania Forest Station: 22608512
Those interested may contact the nearest forest station for information regarding availability and tree selections.
The Forestry Department clarifies that the trees available for sale do not come from unregulated logging or deforestation.
These trees are the result of planned thinning of forest plantations, as part of the silvicultural management practices implemented by the agency. These operations aim to improve growing conditions for the remaining trees and reduce competition within the plantations.
Citizens are urged to exercise particular caution, as cutting down Christmas trees without a permit is not permitted.
According to the Forests Law of 2012, the cutting, possession, and transport of Christmas trees without the relevant permit from the Department of Forests constitute a criminal offense. Violators face a fine of up to €5,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Even those who have trees on their private property and wish to sell them must first obtain the necessary permits for felling and transport. Furthermore, prior to transport, they must arrange for the base of the trunk to be stamped by officials from the Forestry Department at the nearest forest station.
