Department of Forests announces sale of Christmas trees in Cyprus

The Department of Forests in Cyprus has announced that it will sell Christmas trees to the public from Wednesday, 25 November, to Friday, 18 December 2026. Sales will take place on weekdays between 08:00 and 14:30 at ten specific forest stations: Athalassa, Larnaca, Dhekelia, Fasouri, Limassol, Parekklisia, Paphos/Geroskipou, Yalia, Panagia, and Platani.

These trees are sourced from thinning operations within forest plantations, a silvicultural practice intended to improve growing conditions and reduce competition between trees. The department emphasizes that the unauthorized felling, possession, or transportation of Christmas trees is a criminal offense under the Forestry Law of 2012. Violators face penalties of up to €5,000 in fines, imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Owners of private trees are advised to secure the necessary felling and transport permits in advance and ensure the base of each trunk is stamped by department officials at a local station before transport.