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Code of Federal Regulations Title 43. Public Lands:  Interior § 43.6302.15 When and how may I collect or disturb natural resources such as rocks and plants in wilderness areas?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) You may remove or disturb natural resources for non-commercial purposes in wilderness areas, including prospecting, provided—

(1) You do it in a manner that preserves the wilderness environment, using no more than non-motorized hand tools and causing minimal surface disturbance;  and

(2)(i) Your proposed activity conforms to the applicable management plan;  or

(ii) You have a BLM authorization if one is required by statute or regulation.

(b) Where BLM allows campfires in a wilderness, you may gather a reasonable amount of wood for use in your campfire.

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