Other Forest Products
Collecting anything on National Forest System lands for commercial use requires a Forest Product Permit. The taking or removal of forest products even for personal use often requires a permit and/or the payment of a minimal fee. Commonly requested permits are for mushrooms, manzanita burls, post, poles and rails. Inquire at the local District Office to find out if a permit is required for any product you would like to remove before removing these products from the forest.
Commercial purposes: A permit is required for taking or removal of any forest product for resale.
Personal Use: A permit is required for taking or removal of the following forest products from the forest for personal use.
This request form is for a “Post and Pole” collection permit to allow the removal of this forest product within the Almanor Ranger District (zone IV) only. Posts and Poles are defined as dead standing or downed trees sold by the linear foot. Permits sell for a minimum of $20.00. The maximum diameter of posts and poles is 8 inches, at mid diameter. Standing cedar may not exceed 20” DBH (Diameter Breast Height.) For more information contact the Almanor Ranger District Office.
- Picking mushrooms is an enjoyable activity that takes no more than a simple basket, a knife, and a good knowledge of the forest and its fungi. The forest issues free personal use and commercial mushroom permits.
- To obtain a free mushroom picking permit, you can download, fill-out, and mail us your mushroom picking permit request. We will mail back to the address listed in the application.
- To "get picking," contact the District Forest Products Administrator and set up an appointment to apply for a permit. For more information check out our Mushroom Picking Tips brochure.