Department of Agriculture Forest Service Native Plant Collection Program Ochoco National Forest Pacifi c Northwest Region 3160 N.E. 3rd Street Many people are discovering Central ’s native plants and bringing them home into their land- Prineville, OR 97754 scapes. With this increase in popularity, comes the risk of harming plant communities and the many (541) 416-6500 wildlife species that depend on them. Please follow the permit conditions to protect plant populations and minimize negative impacts to the ecosystems in your National Forest. Lookout Mountain Collecting Ranger District 3160 N.E. 3rd Street Native Permit Conditions Prineville, OR 97754 U (541) 416-6500 Permits are required to collect native plants. There are two types of permits available: Plants free use and personal use.. For more information on permits see the Types of Permits section. Paulina Ranger District U Only the plants listed in this publication are allowed for collection. (Some species of plants not listed in this bro- 7803 Beaver Creek Road chure may be available upon request). Paulina, Oregon 97751-9706 U Follow the “1 in 20” rule. Collect only 1 plant for every 20 plants of that species in the area. If there aren’t 20 (541) 477-6900 plants present, fi nd a new location. U Tree seedlings need to be less than 4 feet in height and shrubs need to be less than 2 feet in height for transplant- ing. 813 S.W. Hwy. 97 U Keep your vehicle on established roads. Madras, OR 97741 U Collect out of sight from trails. Fill in holes. Restore your collection area so that it appears undisturbed. (541) 475-9272 U Plants cannot be collected from the following areas: campgrounds, recreation areas, wilderness areas, research natural areas, tree plantations, within 300 feet of lakes, streams springs or other wetlands, within 100 feet of grav- eled or paved roads, (for safety, scenic preservation and minimizing noxious weed invasion). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national U Protected Species - All species of the following plants are protected under Oregon State Law and are prohibited origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial from collection: lilies -including camas, mariposa lilies, fawn lilies, 3 and 6 petal lilies, orchids -including lady slippers, status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individuals income bitterroot, and primroses. All  reatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species are prohibited from collection. is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, Ochoco large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD. National Forest To fi le a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Offi ce of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Spotted Knapweed

Background photo: bitterroot, courtesy Ron Halvorson Permit Conditions Non-native invasive plants (noxious weeds) - If you identify any of the following weeds on National Forest land, please notify yor local Ranger Station. ­ ey include St. Johnswort, spotted and di‚ use knapweed, dalmation toad„ ax, medusa head, houndstongue, and yellow starthistle. For more information on noxious weeds visit: www. fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/weeds/. R6-OCH-native plants -March 2010 and Transplanting Tips Collecting Native Plants Native Plant Community Zones

Types of Permits Transplanting Tips Locate native plants that would most likely survive in your yard by using this plant U Free-use permits authorize collec- U Know where your transplants will community zone map. Use this map only as a guide, since some plant species can be tion of 16 plants, 4 of which can be trees... be planted in your yard prior to collect- found in diff erent zones than pictured. Free! Material collected using a free-use ing them. Select plants growing in condi- permit cannot be resold or bartered. tions that match where they will be planted U Personal-use permits authorize the -moisture, sunlight, frost... collection of larger amounts of plants for a U Reduce transplant shock by col- $20.00 minimum charge. Quantities will be lecting plants between October and May, detailed on your Personal-use permit. when soils are moist and plants are dor- U For transplants from the Crooked mant. River National Grassland, purchase a permit U Avoid collecting on steep slopes to at the district help prevent soil erosion. offi ce. U Dig plants carefully, retaining U For transplants from the Ochoco as much soil around the roots as possible. National Forest, purchase a permit from Keep roots moist at all times. Wrap wet the Lookout Mountain or Paulina Ranger newspapers or burlap around the outside of District Offi ces. the root ball. U Completely cover your plants Transplanting Tools when carried in the back of an open truck. The intense wind will rapidly dry the foliage  ings to bring with you: which severely stresses the plants, possibly U Sharp long-handled spade causing them to die. or shovel U Don’t delay! Re-plant your newly Excluded Areas District Boundaries U One or more fi ve gallon collected plants as quickly as possible. Planting Key buckets U Trees take 1-2 years to re-estabish themselves in your landscape. Supplemental Mixed Conifer - Fir Juniper & Grasslands Pine Forest U Watering can U U watering is advised during this period. Keep U Shade or sunny conditions Very sunny conditions sunny conditions U U U U shrubs, grasses, and herbs watered until they Needs a moist environment Very drought tolerant drought tolerant Burlap or old U Can tolerate cold U Can tolerate extreme U Can tolerate cold tem- newspapers and are actively growing. During the dry sum- temperatures with moderate cold temperatures with light peratures with light inter- mer months, water every 1-3 weeks (de- intermittent snowpack intermittent snowpack mittent snowpack U twine pending on species). Planting Native Plants Native plants help provide a naturally appearing landscape-if they are planted in a way similar to the way they naturally grow. Here are some tips Planting for Fire Protection Options to Explore to make your native planting U When planning your home landscape, U Propagation and seed collection are ex- look “natural.” keep in mind you can reduce the chances of cellent methods for reproducing native plants U Plant in groups of 1 to 5 plants wildfi re through design and choice of plants. already established in your landscape or from U Space your plants unevenly, some close together, some plants further The Ochoco National Forest has a pamphlet the National Forest. There are permits avail- apart. U Plant a diversity of plants. called the Fire Revegetation able for seed and cutting collection. Guide which offers design strategies, lists of Native plants are a great way to attract U Scatter colors for a mosaic effect. Group colors to intensify the beauty. U Many types of riparian plants are likely wildlife. Consider wildlife needs when U Plant light colored plants, like Aspen, in front of dark colored trees for fi re resistant and water conservative plants, available at local nurseries. For information choosing plants. White-crowned Sparrow. a nice effect. Photo courtesy of Dave Herr. and other useful information. on native nursery stock or a list of local nurs- U Plant trees and shrubs away from eries, call the Oregon Association of Nurseries Looking For More Information? Here are some ideas... house structures to provide a fi re break AND at 1-800-342-6401. These are only a few of many excellent references available. Explore your local library or bookstore for more. create an outdoor room. Plant Identification • “Plants of the Pacifi c Northwest Coast” by J. Pojar and A A. MacKinnon. 1994. Lone Pine Publishing. Reduce your risk of wild re. Create at least 30 feet of defensible space around your home as a  re resistant • “Sagebrush Country” by Ronald J. Taylor. 1992. Mountain Press Publishing Company. zone to help reduce the spread of wild re • “Trees to Know In Oregon” 1991. Extension Bulletin 697, Oregon State University Extensions Service. and protect your property. Recycle or compost • “Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia and the Inland Northwest “ by R. Parish, R. Coupe, and D. Lloyd. 1996 . needles, leaves, small branches, Lone Pine Publishing. and brush. • Deschutes Co. Weeds website: www.co.deschutes.or.us/go/living-here/public-works/special-programs/noxious-weed-control- program • Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest website: www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/plantlife/ Attracting Wildlife Increasing the amount and diversity of vegetation in your landscape will attract more wildlife. Wildlife use native plants for food and shelter. Choose a variety of plants so that your landscape o‚ ers habitat and food year-round. • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website: www.dfw.state.or.us/ • Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests viewing wildlife website: www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/wildlife/ Noxious Weeds • Brochures available at Ochoco National Forest Supervisor’s Offi ce & Oregon State Univ. Ext. Service. • “Weeds of the West” 2006. T. Whitson ct.al. The Western Society of Weed Science. • Deschutes County weeds program: www.co.deschutes.or.us/go/living-here/public-works/special-programs/noxious-weed- control-program. • Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest website: www.fs.fed.us/r6/centraloregon/weeds/ Gardening/Landscaping • Central Oregon Horticulture Extension Agent Oregon State University, Redmond, OR 97756. • “Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacifi c Northwest: An Illustrated Guide” - Second edition by A.R. Kruckeberg. 1996. University of Washington Press. For more information on defensible space visit www.fi refree.org Trees you can collect. . . Planting key Late fall and very early spring is the best time Mixed Conifer to transplant, before their buds open. Snowberry’s white berries are Wax Currant has beautiful fall color Pine & Juniper toxic to humans but provide and attracts many types of wildlife. Forestwide White Fir winter food for wildlife. Abies concolor Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendre- High Elevation rit in vulputate. Velit esse molestie consequat, Sun Grand Fir vel illum dolore eu feugiat Nam liber tempor Shade Abies grandis cum soluta nobis eleifend option congue nihil imperdiet doming id quod mazim placerat Sun or Shade Western Larch * facer possim assum. Larix occidentalis Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer Pines can live for 500adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh herbs years; choose a sunnyeuismod. dry Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, con- Idaho Fescue Western Juniper site away from structures. survives Juniperus occidentalis sectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy transplanting Yarrow nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore well, is drought Achillea millefolium magna. Lodgepole Pine tolerant, and Fireweed Pinus contorta is excellent for erosion control. Epilobium angustifolium Ponderosa Pine Sulfur Buckwheat Pinus ponderosa Eriogonum umbellatum Oregon Sunshine Douglas-fi r Fireweed Eriophyllum lanatum Lupine is a grows well Pseudotsuga menziesii nitgrogen- in sites Western Wallfl ower ‹ xing plant, modi‹ ed by Erysimum asperum ‹ re or soil perfect for Broadpetal Strawberry Western Larch is deciduous, losing its needles nutrient disturbance. Sulfur buckwheat * Fragaria virginiana in the fall. poor sites. thrive in dry, sunny rock gardens Showy Penstemon and propagation Penstemon speciousus is best achieved Kinnikinnick is a hardy groundcover from seed. Lowly Penstemon grasses Wild strawberry is the parent of 90% that grows well in sun or shade. Penstemon humilus of cultivated strawberries grown today. Artwork courtesy of Heidi Suna Bluebunch Wheatgrass Scarlet Gilia Agrypyron spicatum Gilia aggregata shrubs Horkel’s Rose Idaho Fescue Horkelia fusca Festuca idahoensis Pinemat Manzanita Snowbrush Bitterbrush Blue fl ax Western Fescue Arctostaphylos nevadensis Ceanothus velutinus Purshia tridentata Linum perenne Festuca occidentalis Greenleaf Manzanita Green Rabbitbrush Currants Lupine(s) Arctostaphylos patula Chrysothamnus viscidi„ orus Ribes cereum and Lupinus species Prairie Junegrass Ribes viscosissimum Koelaria cristata Big Sagebrush Gray Rabbitbrush Sticky Cinquefoil Artemesia tridentata Chrysothamnus nauseosus Potentilla glandulosa