The Superior National Forest manages many resources with the objective of caring for the land and serving people. Management protects natural resource values, public health and safety and is consistent with the Forest land and resource management goals outlined in the Forest Plan. To meet these objectives, permits may be required for the occupancy and use of Forest Service land or resources. Additionally, passes assist in funding certain management projects or activities.

• Recreation Passes and Permits

  Local passes and permits related to recreating on the forest and wilderness.

  Get a Recreation Pass/Permit

• Forest Product Permits

  Edible material, decorative material, minerals, plants, woody material (includes Christmas tree and firewood permit information).

  Get a Forest Products Permit

• Event and Commercial Permits

  Filming, group use and outfitter guide information

  Get an Event or Commercial Permit

• Other Permits

  BWCAW Research Permit information and Special Use Permits for utilities and easements.

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Permit Not Required

Permits are not required for collection of minor forest products such as

• flowers,
• plants,
• berries,
• acorns,
• nuts or
• small amounts of medicinal roots from areas other than designated recreation, research, natural or other areas closed to such activities.

However, such collections are limited to reasonable quantities for personal use; there can be no disturbance of surface resources and the products must not be protected by state or federal laws or regulations.