Tree collection permit in central california.

[Dorky_gearhead]

For the past 2 years I have put several hours towards obtaining tree collection permits for the Sierra/kings national forest area with no avail. Every office I call they either havnt heard of collection permits or they're just giving me the runaround. Has ANYBODY been able to get these permits? Or are they just yanking our chains? Any input would be appreciated, even if it's in another area of california, or even a different state.

Thanks in advance, Casey S

 

[Bonsai Nut]

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[Joshua Diaz]

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Could you also shed some light in this i have tried for some time as well. I live in norcal and been able to get oaks,hawthorn and olives but nothing in the mountains just yet. Thank you Joshus.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Well a lot depends on where you are going to look for trees. National parks and other protected spaces are a definite "no-go". I'm assuming you're talking national forests. There are definite rules for collecting in the forests but you have to have a very specific species request, and the permit will be granted for a specific number of trees, of a specific size and for a specific time frame. Also the use has to be non-commercial, so if you think of asking to go in and collect a tree that you are going to turn around and sell, forget about it.

There are a myriad reasons why they WON'T grant a collection request even when your rationale is otherwise sound.

Personally, it is better/easier to find a private property owner who is willing to let go of a few trees that they were going to bulldoze anyway But yes, permits exist but you have to use your smarts and a lot of effort to get one.

 

[Joshua Diaz]

Well a lot depends on where you are going to look for trees. National parks and other protected spaces are a definite "no-go". I'm assuming you're talking national forests. There are definite rules for collecting in the forests but you have to have a very specific species request, and the permit will be granted for a specific number of trees, of a specific size and for a specific time frame. Also the use has to be non-commercial, so if you think of asking to go in and collect a tree that you are going to turn around and sell, forget about it.

There are a myriad reasons why they WON'T grant a collection request even when your rationale is otherwise sound.

Personally, it is better/easier to find a private property owner who is willing to let go of a few trees that they were going to bulldoze anyway But yes, permits exist but you have to use your smarts and a lot of effort to get one.

Thank you very much! I'll have to scope out some areas.