Cones, Seed, and Berry Permits

Cones, Seed, & Berry Permits

The Siuslaw National Forest has several different types of cones, seeds, and berries that can be enjoyed for ornamental purposes or personal use. Gather seeds on the forest and plant native vegetation at home! 

Permit Information

Special Forest Product Permit Duration Rate Fee ($) Allowable Quantities Supplemental Request Form Required? Remarks
Ornamental cones (no Noble Fir)

15 days on Hebo Ranger District

30 days on Central Coast Ranger District		 20 cents per bushel A bushel is approximately 8 gallons. Yes Indicate amount intend to harvest in supplemental request form. Permittees do not need to return to weigh and pay.
Seed Cones (no Noble Fir)

15 days on Hebo Ranger District

30 days on Central Coast Ranger District		 50 cents per bushel A bushel is approximately 8 gallons. Yes Indicate amount intend to harvest in supplemental request form. Permittees do not need to return to weigh and pay.
Noble Fir seed cones

30 days on Central Coast Ranger District

Not available on Hebo Ranger District		 $1 per bushel A bushel is approximately 8 gallons. Yes Indicate amount intend to harvest in supplemental request form. Permittees do not need to return to weigh and pay.
Beach Grass/Carex Transplants

30 days on Central Coast Ranger District

Not available on Hebo Ranger District		 $2 per 1,000 plants   Yes Harvest in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Grass Seed 15 or 30 day permit on Central Coast Ranger District $1 per pound Unlimited Yes  
Plant Seed 15 or 30 day permit on Central Coast Ranger District $2.50 per pound Unlimited Yes  
Berries Not available on Hebo Ranger District 10 cents per pound Unlimited Yes

 

How to Obtain a Permit

Cones, grass, seeds, and berry permits can be purchased from the district office where you plan to harvest from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. When purchasing, you must provide a valid identification card issued by a state or U.S. federal government and your vehicle make, model, and license plate number.

Permits that require a supplemental request form can be filled out at a ranger station, printed and brought to a ranger station, or emailed to r6_siuslaw_WWWeb_Front_Desk@fs.fed.us.
 

Where to Harvest

  • Only collect cones, grass, seeds, and berries in designated areas as listed on your permit. Maps will be provided with your permit.
  • Gather grass seed, plant seed, and berries in designated areas at least 200 feet away from recreational sites (trails, campgrounds, picnic and day-use areas) and streams.
  • Harvesting is prohibited in Botanical Areas, Research Natural Areas, wilderness areas, scenic areas, and land other than designated on the map received with your permit.
     

How to Protect the Forest While Harvesting

  • Harvest products in a caring and ecologically sound way by filling any holes created, scattering debris away from roads, culverts, and ditches and leaving your harvesting area clean.
  • Pack garbage and food scraps out with you.
  • Follow the terms and conditions on your permit.
     

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