Monongahela National Forest Issues Annual Reminder on Guidelines for Collecting Ramps
Elkins, W.Va.,– Digging and eating ramps in the spring is a traditional activity throughout Appalachia and especially in the gateway communities of Monongahela National Forest. While collecting ramps for personal use is permitted on the Forest within established limits, commercial harvesting of ramps in the Forest, including re-selling ramps collected for personal use, is not permitted. Personal use is defined as two gallons per person in possession at any one time, about the amount that fits in a typical plastic grocery bag. This equals about 180 whole plants, including roots and leaves. Individuals may not collect ramps on behalf of someone else. We encourage people who collect ramps in the Forest to follow these guidelines to ensure abundant ramps in...
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