36 CFR 291.12 - National Forest System lands closed to casual collection.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Part 291 [§ 291.1 - § 291.41]

§ 291.12 - National Forest System lands closed to casual collection.

(a) Casual collecting is not allowed in:

(1) National Monuments within the National Forest System; and

(2) Other National Forest System lands closed to casual collecting in accordance with this Part, other statutes, executive orders, regulations, or land use plans.

(b) Existing closures of certain areas to casual collecting, authorized under separate authority, remain closed under these regulations.

authority: 16 U.S.C. 470aaa through 470aaa-11

source: 80 FR 21630, Apr. 17, 2015, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 36 CFR 291.12