transporting mangroves

[KJMiller]

Im actally on vacation down here and i have noticed alot of mangroves. is it illegal to bring them back to chicago with me? I have some with leaves and some that are just pods. so any feed back would be great.

 

[jeffbrig]

It might very well be illegal. A lot is being done to protect the Mangrove forests, which have been significantly damaged over the years.

Here's a few snippets from the state Dept. of Env Protection website. Local laws can be more strict, and many areas of the state have additional protections in place.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/habitats/mangroves.htm

State and local regulations have been enacted to protect Florida's mangrove forests. Local laws vary. Be sure to check with officials in your area prior to taking any action to determine if a permit is required. Further information on state regulations is available at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wetlands/mangroves/mangrove.htm.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wetlands/mangroves/mangrove_facts.htm

The trimming and alteration of mangroves is governed by Sections 403.9321-403.9333 of the Florida Statutes, Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act. The mangrove program is implemented by the Department as well as several delegated local governments. Mangrove trimming and alteration may be done by property owners under certain exemptions, as specified in Section 403.9326 of the Florida Statutes.

 

[KJMiller]

thanks for the feed back

 

[Abengochea]

i think taking back free floating pods is fine, just cant take any grown out plants

 

[KJMiller]

im still going to try. if they take them im at no loss. i just dont want to get arrested

 

[ek9vboi]

u might end up in jail... stay away.

 

[REDDAWG43]

Are you flying home?

 

[NickInMiami]

I visit the keys very often and it's been my understanding that you can do what you want the pods, you just can't touch anything that has grown out past that point.

 

[bckane]

State and local regulations have been enacted to protect Florida's mangrove forests. Mangroves cannot be removed, pruned, or disturbed on either state or private land wihtout a premit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Local laws vary, so be sure to check with officials in your area before taking action.
http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/sanctuary_resources/moremangrove.html

 

[db_triggerfish]

Remember ignorance of the law is no excuse.

 

[Ryanqk]

you can take the unsprouted pods but dont take anything thats already sprouted or still attached

 

[Von_Rahvin]

exactly

exactly

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9013048#post9013048 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ryanqk
you can take the unsprouted pods but dont take anything thats already sprouted or still attached

this is exactly the law.