The Forestry Department will begin selling natural Christmas trees on November 25, giving members of the public the opportunity to purchase trees sourced from managed forest plantations across Cyprus.
Sales will continue until December 18, 2026, and will take place on working days only, from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 2.30pm.
Where Christmas trees will be available
Trees will be sold at the following forest stations:
- Athalassa Forest Station, tel. 22403749
- Larnaca Forest Station, tel. 24818108
- Dhekelia Forest Station, tel. 24723432
- Fassouri Forest Station, tel. 25952120
- Limassol Forest Station, tel. 25872306
- Parekklisia Forest Station, tel. 25636010
- Paphos and Geroskipou Forest Station, tel. 26306266
- Yialia Forest Station, tel. 26812730
- Panagia Forest Station, tel. 26817416
- Platania Forest Station, tel. 22608512
How the trees are sourced
The Forestry Department said the trees made available for sale come from forest-thinning operations carried out as part of forest management and protection programmes.
According to the department, these operations improve growing conditions, reduce competition between trees and support the healthy development of forest plantations.
Penalties for illegal tree cutting
The department also reminded the public that the illegal felling, possession or transport of Christmas trees constitutes a criminal offence.
Under the Forests Law of 2012, offenders are liable to:
- A fine of up to €5,000
- Imprisonment of up to one year
- Or both penalties
Requirements for privately owned trees
Individuals wishing to cut trees from private property must obtain the necessary felling and transport permits in advance.
Before transportation, trees must also bear the official Forestry Department stamp at the base of the trunk.
Property owners requiring the stamp can contact their nearest forest station.
