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Post by multicaudata on Oct 6, 2014 20:22:46 GMT -8
Yes, even photography is problematic these days in the US: all natural features on National Forest land are copyrighted by the government, so it's illegal to publish photos taken on NF lands without permission from the Forest Service!
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Post by jshuey on Oct 7, 2014 11:41:05 GMT -8
Yes, even photography is problematic these days in the US: all natural features on National Forest land are copyrighted by the government, so it's illegal to publish photos taken on NF lands without permission from the Forest Service! I'm not too sure I believe this... . Once I'm back in the states, I'll ask our Forest Supervisor at the Hoosier. John
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Post by mygala on Oct 7, 2014 23:27:37 GMT -8
Yes, even photography is problematic these days in the US: all natural features on National Forest land are copyrighted by the government, so it's illegal to publish photos taken on NF lands without permission from the Forest Service! I think you're referring to a proposal that the National Park Service had put in the Federal Register a couple of weeks ago. If it's approved it will require commercial entities, like film crews and professional photographers on photo shoots, to get a Special Purpose permit for use on specified NPS lands.
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Post by Cassida on Oct 9, 2014 13:55:03 GMT -8
Something wrong with "democracy" in US It looks like it's getting worse and worse,...
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Post by wingedwishes on Oct 13, 2014 4:58:42 GMT -8
I asked a state park ranger about collecting cacti from roadsides. My question was in reference to a printed list of species which were not to be collected. The ranger very nicely said "Just collect what you like and bring them to the office. I'll go over them with you and if any are not allowed, you will go to jail." If only all criminals were stupid enough to go to the authorities with evidence on hand and ask if they are going to go to jail.....
In Florida, it seems that poaching is more common with plants and fish than insects. I have two wildcards - I trained many animal control officers and have the certification in my wallet (right next to my drivers license)- The other wildcard is my 7 year old child. If she carries a net, I am less scrutinized when I have one also.
The USA has a legal system NOT a justice system. Rules and regulations of a legal system try to control behavior. Justice judges behavior. That's just how it seems to me.
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