Do I need permission to harvest non-timber forest products on crown land?
Currently permission is not required to harvest most non-timber forest products from crown land. These include mushrooms, medicinal plants, floral greens and many other products. There are special regulations controlling the harvest of Cascara and Western Yew. Contact the BC Ministry of Forests and Range for more information. Products described as “Special Forest Products” in legislation in BC do require a permit to harvest from Crown land and to transport them on public highways. These include shake blocks, Christmas trees, poles and rails, etc. Products from the trees like boughs may require a permit since they are being harvested from trees. Check with the District Office of the BC Ministry of Forests and Range closest to you. See the ‘Wildcrafting Non Timber Forest Products’ area in InfoBasket for more information.
