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Genesis, it depends on how and where you obtained the seeds. If there are trees on your property, or from trees on land being cleared, or from private land, it should be legal to collect the seed and grow them. Technically it is not illegal to grow an endangered plant, especially not from legally and responsibly collected seeds. It IS illegal to collect the actual plant itself, but there are situations where you can obtain them.

Alot of times it doesn't seem that the endangerment issue matters so much as the land ownership and liability stuff. Paradoxical, but that seems to be how things go down.

I would contact a nearby cooperative extension, or a certified arborist, and they would be able to fill you in on the details. The law may vary in Texas, so check on it yourself.

4-Jan-2006	#3
vtbonsaichief Propagateur Extrordinaire Join Date: Jul-2004 Location: Saranac Lake, NY Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 117	Genesis, it depends on how and where you obtained the seeds. If there are trees on your property, or from trees on land being cleared, or from private land, it should be legal to collect the seed and grow them. Technically it is not illegal to grow an endangered plant, especially not from legally and responsibly collected seeds. It IS illegal to collect the actual plant itself, but there are situations where you can obtain them. Alot of times it doesn't seem that the endangerment issue matters so much as the land ownership and liability stuff. Paradoxical, but that seems to be how things go down. I would contact a nearby cooperative extension, or a certified arborist, and they would be able to fill you in on the details. The law may vary in Texas, so check on it yourself. __________________ "I am Treeman, Master of the universe!"