Transplants
There are a variety of native plants found on the forest that can be transplanted for residential purposes. However, the removal of native plants from the forest may change the forest's dynamics, biological components and appearance. This is why the Olympic National Forest uses a permitting system to manage harvesting of native plants for personal and commercial use.
Personal Use
- A free permit allows collection of up to 5 transplants.
Commercial use
- $20 permit allows collection of up to 20 transplants.
- Harvesting of transplants is prohibited in Forest campgrounds, Wilderness Areas, botanical areas, research natural areas and active timber harvest locations.
- Removal of transplants must be done with hand tools.
- The height of the transplant cannot exceed two feet.
- All holes must be filled at the time of transplant removal.
- Avoid frequent visits to the same site.
- Collection is prohibited above 3,000 feet.
- Only harvest from the approved transplant list.
- Plant cuttings are limited to 6 feet in length. Transplants are limited to 2 feet in height.
- Collection is prohibited within National Forest Wilderness, botanical areas, research natural areas and active timber sales.
- Only harvest Approved Transplant Species.
- The best time to transplant a native plant is in the spring, late fall or early winter.
- Be sure the final destination of the plant is similar to the plant's natural habitat and soil composition to increase its chance of survival.