excal88 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Shout out to all the So Cal members here, I found a pretty close spot to where I live (OC area) to gather leaf litter and substrate for beetles. It's comprised of mainly oak, and it's in a national forest so no need to worry about pollution or chemicals. I got myself half a bucket full of substrate to see how it is, and there is a good mix of rotten wood chunks and leaf in it. We can plan a meet and greet day and also to grab some substrate! Let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acro Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 For collecting anything in a National Forest, I think you need a permit. They should be around $20 or sometimes free. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shade of Eclipse Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Yes, definitely get a permit if you're collecting anything considered forest products from a national forest. If I remember correctly, you can be charged with anything from a misdemeanor to a felony otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excal88 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Ooo that's good to know. Can you get these permits online or at a Ranger station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Which National Park did you go to? I also live in OC but everything is pretty much dried up here. The only luck that I got for colleting rotten oak leaves and wood was going to San Bernardino Mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excal88 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I was near the Holy Jim hiking trail. There was a stream nearby so everything was still pretty humid. It was near the Cleveland national forest off El toro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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