Effective April 1, 2023: the Departments of Lands and Environment and Natural Resources have merged into one.

Programs and Services

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Apply for a burn permit

Apply for a permit to burn outside of municipal limits.

Apply for timber permits and licences

Information about permits and licences required to conduct timber operations and activities in the NWT.

Forest resources

Information on stewardship, protection and sustainable management of forest resources in the NWT.

Prepare for wildfire with FireSmart NWT

Be ready for wildfire with FireSmart tips to reduce your risk of wildfire damage.

Register your values at risk

Information on how to register your property to help protect it from wildfire.
Wildfire crew in Beaufort Delta

Wildfire operations

Information about wildfire management in the NWT.
Banner saying Report Smoke Or Fire, 1877 NWT FIRE

Wildfire Update

Information about current wildfire conditions.