picking wild flowers in public woodland?
2007-05-18 03:11:25 · 18 answers · asked by liza s 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
if you live in UK then yes
2007-05-18 03:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the flowers and the state you're in. There are long lists of protected flora in almost every state. Some ordinary stuff like buttercups and daisies are usually fine, but picking things like trilliums or jack in the pulpit is almost always against the law.
2007-05-18 03:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it can be, depends on the woodland, there are plently of places where rare flowers grow so you are not allowed to pick any, play it safe adn leave flowers for others to enjoy too
2007-05-18 03:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Jody W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is certainly illegal for anyone, without the permission of the
owner or occupier of the land, to intentionally uproot or destroy any wild plant (Wildlife & Countryside Act). In addition to this general restriction, there are some rare or vulnerable plants that are specially protected by law and the picking, removal or sale of any part of these plants is unlawful.
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981(WCA 1981) covers this and is what you could be prosectued under.
2007-05-18 03:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by Frank 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal to pick most flowers in the wild as they make seed as one form of propagation and one is interfering with the habitat by removing the flower head before it has seeded. it is not illegal to pick dandelions or the common daisy. wild garlic, elder flowers, elderberries and common hedgerow fruit like blackberries and sloes are legal to pick at the moment.
2007-05-18 04:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by the_inconsistant_gardener 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Picking flowers isn't (unless it's a protected species), but digging up an entire plant is!
2007-05-18 03:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Divine ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your jurisdiction and whether it is a State Park or not. Keep in mind that some wildflowers are protected, like the Ladyslipper (at least in MN). It is illegal in National Parks.
2007-05-18 03:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most wildflowers don't survive well when picked. Digging them up is illegal (UK). If you visit your local garden centre you can buy packets of wild flower seeds and grow them for yourself.
2007-05-18 03:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by Duffer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you can not pick. If everyone picked flowers then after time there would not be anymore left and it would disturb the ecosystem.
2007-05-18 03:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by aintlifegrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on local ordinance.
Generally, it is along a highway if the wildflowers are maintained for their beauty, and definitely in National Parks, but other than that, check your local listings.
2007-05-18 03:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may be. Most state parks, and usually all federal parks, prohibit removal of plant life. Check with the landowning authority.
2007-05-18 03:15:11 · answer #11 · answered by Bombadil 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋