Possible yard projects and an overheard conversation at work has me wondering... Is it against the law to take rocks or dig up plants from the side of the road? I assume it is, but I'm curious what kind of laws would apply. Not talking about private property, but state/federal land.
I drive through the Columbia Gorge between Washington and Oregon nearly every week, and there are large rockslides all along the highway. I've never actually seen anyone loading rocks into a truck or car, but I assume it's happened before.
And a couple days ago, I heard someone at work talking about a friend who is always looking for interesting plants along the side of the road to dig up and plant in their own garden. Again, something I've never seen, but I assume it happens.
I don't plan on doing any roadside "gathering" for a number of reasons:
1) I assume it's illegal. I don't currently have a criminal record, and prefer to keep it that way.
2) Who knows what kind of critters and/or weeds you might take home? I'd rather get my rocks and plants from a reputable source.
3) I drive a Honda... I can only put 50 lbs of stuff in the trunk before the rear end bottoms out.
4) Taking rocks from the bottom of a rockslide seems like a good way to end up with your own entry on the Darwin Awards website.
But I'm still curious: What laws would apply to this in your particular area?
Thanks! (And sorry this isn't a more interesting question).
I drive through the Columbia Gorge between Washington and Oregon nearly every week, and there are large rockslides all along the highway. I've never actually seen anyone loading rocks into a truck or car, but I assume it's happened before.
And a couple days ago, I heard someone at work talking about a friend who is always looking for interesting plants along the side of the road to dig up and plant in their own garden. Again, something I've never seen, but I assume it happens.
I don't plan on doing any roadside "gathering" for a number of reasons:
1) I assume it's illegal. I don't currently have a criminal record, and prefer to keep it that way.
2) Who knows what kind of critters and/or weeds you might take home? I'd rather get my rocks and plants from a reputable source.
3) I drive a Honda... I can only put 50 lbs of stuff in the trunk before the rear end bottoms out.
4) Taking rocks from the bottom of a rockslide seems like a good way to end up with your own entry on the Darwin Awards website.
But I'm still curious: What laws would apply to this in your particular area?
Thanks! (And sorry this isn't a more interesting question).
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