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Salal, Ferns, and Greenery Permits

The Siuslaw National Forest offers a wide variety of greenery that is commonly harvested for the floral industry. Although there is no specific season for harvesting any of these forest products, ferns and huckleberries are best to harvest in late spring through early summer and salal is best to harvest from fall through early summer.

Permit Information

Forest ProductsPermit Information
Salal
  • Permit Duration: 1-3 months
  • Permit Fee ($): $100 per month; maximum 3 months
  • Allowable Quantities: Harvest quantities are unlimited for the permit period
  • Supplemental Request form Required? No
  • Remarks: Remove no more than 25% of plant
Huckleberry
  • Permit Duration: 1-3 months
  • Permit Fee ($): $100 per month; maximum 3 months
  • Allowable Quantities: Harvest quantities are unlimited for the permit period
  • Supplemental Request form Required? No
  • Remarks: Remove no more than 25% of plant
Dwarf Oregon Grape
  • Permit Duration: 1-3 months
  • Permit Fee ($): $100 per month; maximum 3 months
  • Allowable Quantities: Harvest quantities are unlimited for the permit period
  • Supplemental Request form Required? No
  • Remarks: Remove no more than 25% of plant
Swordfern
  • Permit Duration: 1-3 months
  • Permit Fee ($): $100 per month; maximum 3 months
  • Allowable Quantities: Harvest quantities are unlimited for the permit period
  • Supplemental Request form Required? No
  • Remarks: Remove no more than 25% of plant
Fiddleheads
  • Permit Duration: 1-3 months
  • Permit Fee ($): $100 per month; maximum 3 months
  • Allowable Quantities: Harvest quantities are unlimited for the permit period
  • Supplemental Request form Required? No
  • Remarks: Remove no more than 25% of plant
Deer Fern
  • Permit Duration: 1-3 months
  • Permit Fee ($): $100 per month; maximum 3 months
  • Allowable Quantities: Harvest quantities are unlimited for the permit period
  • Supplemental Request form Required? No
  • Remarks: Remove no more than 25% of plant

How to Obtain a Permit

Salal, ferns, and greenery 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.

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Where to Harvest

  • Do not harvest greenery within 200 feet of recreational sites (trails, campgrounds, picnic and day-use areas) or 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.
  • View printable high resolution PDF and georeferenced maps of where salal, ferns, and greenery permit holders can harvest on the Siuslaw National Forest. Zoom in for details:

Map of Hebo Ranger District

Map of Central Coast Ranger District
 How to Protect the Forest While Cutting

  • Harvest products in a caring and ecologically sound way by cleaning any debris may cause. Only remove 25% of plant.
  • Pack garbage and food scraps out with you.
  • Follow the terms and conditions on your permit.

Additional Resources 

Frequently Asked Questions

Salal, Ferns, and Greenery Permits Printable Flyer (PDF)

Last updated March 26th, 2025

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