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I am often asked for tips on collecting localities and more-so about whether or not a permit is required. I have broken down the rules for the US here, and started to add other countries as I dig up the details. All of this information will pertain to noncommercial (scientific) use only. Please comment if you notice any inaccuracies or have any additions or suggestions. I am attempting to consolidate this information, not provide an infallible resource. Do not rely solely on my advice because this information is subject to change, you should always call ahead and make contacts in that country before you swing a net.
Acquiring permission to legally collect is critical and should not be ignored. If you are building a collection in hopes of donating it to a museum one day, this is a detail you can not avoid. Most institutions require evidence that all of your specimens were obtained legally. Illegal collecting will also eventually put you on the radar of the USFWS and may result in fines, confiscations and possibly jail time if you really flaunt the law. Illegal (or sometimes even legal!) collecting in other countries can easily land you in jail – we have all heard the horror stories.
USA: Here is a list of federally protected species. Many states also have additional state protected species that are illegal to collect. I have not been able to find a comprehensive list, but each state's wildlife department will have a list which you should check before collecting.
- Private Land: Permission granted by landowner.
- Public Lands/BLM: Permit usually not required. Most BLM property is governed by the Wilderness Act of 1964 which (with recent updates) has separated scientific from "casual" non-commercial collecting. Under Section 6302.15 "You may remove or disturb natural resources for non-commercial purposes in wilderness areas". So, collecting is permitted as long as it remains non-commercial, maintains the wilderness environment and is not previously restricted. Insects are never mentioned but the regulation is vague. Areas designated as "Special Areas", such as National Monuments, Research Natural Areas or Wilderness usually do require permits. It seems like there is a lot of leeway given to whomever is interpreting the law at the moment. If you are unsure, contact the local BLM (Bureau of Land Management) office and ask.
- National Forests: No permit required for recreational collecting. All forests and grasslands are completely free range for collectors. Keep in mind that rangers still do have the authority to close an area and ask you to leave, but this has never been my experience. You should always call ahead and ask if you are unfamiliar with the area. I also always carry a copy of the NFS letter to collectors just in case, download the new 2011 letter to collectors, and the original USFWS Collecting Letter here (.pdf). Wilderness areas within forests are often closed to collecting, but ask ahead. One strange rule that the NFS does have is that all scientific collecting requires a permit. I assume they want to know about official research being conducted in their parks, but this line can be really fuzzy in my opinion. I have gone on recreational collecting trips and discovered something that ends up in a publication. Since the majority of my collecting is personally funded, I go ahead and assume it is recreational.
- State Parks:Permit required in most states. The only current exceptions that I know of are Michigan (thank you HDK) and Oklahoma, where they don't care about collecting. Some states will allow recreational collecting at the discretion of the park ranger, and you just have to call ahead and ask or show up with cookies. More often than not a permit will be required. This process hasn't been too difficult in my experiences in IL or CA, and there are no wacky rules about specimen ownership and getting state-wide access is possible. Having an institutional affiliation may be very helpful, but not required (each state is different I'm sure). Applying for state permits has been a fast process in my experience, usually taking only a few weeks for approval.
- Nature Preserves: Permit required.Many states have designated nature preserves or reserves and they are often governed by a separate entity from state parks. The Nature Preserve Commission in Illinois requires a separate permit for every site you want to work in. It also takes them 60-90+ days for approval, plan ahead accordingly!
- National Wildlife Refuge: Permit required. All refuges are strictly off-limits without a permit, and rules regulating your impact while on the refuge are strict. Having a specific research target and institutional affiliation is required, along with detailed reports and specific institutions for deposition of specimens. Any specimens collected on a NWR will remain property of the reserve system for perpetuity, and any future research on these specimens must be accompanied by written approval by the refuge. That being said, more often than not those details are a technicality and not strictly enforced. Every experience I have had with a NWR has been a great one; they are always run by well-educated biologists who understand the nature of research and are eager to learn about your discoveries. They also tend to turn around a permit very quickly, I have never waited more than a week for approval.
- National Parks: Permit required. Obtaining a permit for a park is extremely difficult and time-consuming. Having never done it myself I do not know the full details, but there are many similarities to wildlife refuges. In the case of a NP absolutely all specimens have to be deposited into an institution and identified by a unique reference code. The NPS retains ownership and the right to call-back specimens if needed. There are also long lists of rules that must be followed while within the park, including staying out of sight of tourists. Permit approval can take many months if you are lucky. Really does not seem worth the hassle.
- National Monuments and Recreation Areas: Permit required. Usually governed by the National Park Service and therefore obtaining a permit is difficult and mired in bureaucratic red tape. However, some monuments are operated by the National Forest Service, BLM or other state agency – which means they are semi-autonomous and much more efficient. Call ahead and ask, each one is different.
- Land Trusts/Private Reserves: There are countless private land trusts that act as independent preserves and all have their own process for permits. The Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society are a few larger ones – but local communities and private foundations can even have their own. While they are not governed by state agencies they are usually very cooperative and easy to work with regarding research permits. Some trusts may require a state collecting permit before applying for theirs.
ANGUILLA: Info via Caribbean Research Resources (CRR).
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: Info via CRR.
ARUBA: Info via CRR.
AUSTRALIA: Exceedingly difficult to obtain permits. Even with a permit, only a few representatives of each species you collect may leave the country.
BARBADOS: Info via CRR.
BELGIUM: Illegal to collect any federally listed species. Private land: no permits needed. Nature Reserves: permission often granted if you are collecting less well-known species. If you promise a list of everything you collect and avoid things like butterflies then you will probably be granted permission. Several of the large forests in the south will allow some day collecting but night access is restricted without permission. Ask nicely and promise a list of species collected. Here are links for permits in Flanders (north) and Wallonia (south).
BELIZE: Permits required for insect collecting and can take approximately 3+ months to process and cost $100USD. If you are requesting to work in any conservation area, you must provide detailed contact information for your collaborators – they will be contacted (once), and if they don't respond, your application does not move forward. Expect to call regularly to check on your permit, and plan on spending a day in Belmopan to finalize the permit (or arrange to have a local collaborator take care of last minute details and payment). Application can be found here. (info via John Shuey, thank you!)
BOLIVIA: Apparently Bolivia has made it very difficult to conduct research within the last few years. The permitting process is very slow and can take 6 months or more, with no guarantee that the paperwork will come through in time. Additionally, submission of the export permit requires approval that usually requires that all of your insects be shipped out of the country after you depart. The export permit also requires all specimens to be identified to SPECIES, even if it's Papilio sp. A, B, C… etc. An expedition by a large US Museum in 2007 ended with all collected specimens being left in Bolivia awaiting export permits. As of 2010, the specimens are still awaiting approval for shipment. But perhaps you could have better luck, try contacting the Museuo de Historia Natural.
BRAZIL: Forget it. OK – it is possible to obtain research permits for this notoriously difficult country. Although fairly difficult to achieve, Brazilian researchers who are in possession of IBAMA permits may be able to include foreign researchers on their permit to cover specific collaborative research projects that involve collecting and export of specimens. Expect to work closely with potential collaborators during the application process, and plan on at least 9 months (or more) to move the many forms though many government offices.
CANADA: Much like the USA, Canada limits collecting in Nature preserves, Federal, Regional and Provincial parks to permit only. Provincial forests should be open to collecting like the US National Forests, but I am personally unaware of a statement clarifying the situation.
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS: The Caribbean Research Resources website is incredibly helpful! I've broken down some of their specific information here with links to the CRR site.
CAYMAN ISLANDS: Info via CRR.
COLOMBIA: Sounds like they are making permits all but impossible to obtain with contracts needed and fees reaching nearly $10,000. This article discusses this new legislation that went into effect 28 December 2011.
COSTA RICA: Permits required. Costa Rica is a very environmentally conscious country and is very vigilant about its biological treasures. Because much of Latin America relies on hand-checked luggage your boxes of insects stand a high chance of being discovered, so do not risk it. Their rules are strict enough that they even confiscate tourist's seashells. If you have a research project and institutional affiliation than obtaining a permit is easy. Plan your destinations ahead of time and figure out what provinces you will be focusing on. Each province in CR has a national branch that issues its own permits, which is spectacular because it speeds up the entire process and gives you a regional person to meet and talk to. All permits are granted through the Ministerio de Ambiente, Energia y Telecomunicaciones (MINAET). The local office is usually located within the regional national park, and most people speak broken english at worst. Permits for Guanacaste are linked to at the very bottom of this page, with corresponding contact emails listed. A standard project proposal, CV and basic information form is required for submission. Once approved you are issued the paperwork on site when you arrive and a "collecting passport", which is literally a passport like book with your image that grants you access to your approved areas. The guy who issues you the permits will also help you fill out the export permit before you leave the country (pretty standard, list things as best you can to family if possible). All in all, a very well oiled system that operates very efficiently.
CROATIA: Collecting is banned but it is possible to get permit from The Croatian Natural History Museum (Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzej). (according to Zdenek in the comments)
CUBA: Travel to Cuba for US Citizens is restricted but IS permitted for professionals conducting research. Permits to travel there can be obtained via the Department of Treasure and this website. As far as collecting permits you should find a local scientist and contact them (and then bring me with you).
CZECH REPUBLIC: No permits required for non-protected lands or protected species (as per Natura-2000 + a few others). Permits are issued by Departments for Environment, Agriculture and Forestry under Regional Bureaus (Krajsky urad, Odbor zivotniho prostredi, zemedelstvi a lesnictvi), if you need to collect in protected areas, you should ask relevant Nature Conservation Agency (http://www.nature.cz). (thanks to commenter Zdenek)!
DOMINICA: Permits issued through the Forestry and Wildlife Division.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Permit required, but easy to obtain. There are standard application procedures, similar to Costa Rica. This is the page with application for research in protected areas (SAP-005 Form). Here is a very detailed guide for obtaining permits in the DR. It sounds like you will be able to hire Kelvin as a "consultant" who will help assure the permit process is completed. (This is not a paid endorsement, I have never used Kelvin's services and can not vouch for him personally).
ECUADOR: Another difficult Latin American country to collect. Permits are all issued through the Ministerio del Ambiente. The entire system is fraught with infighting and red tape. But, permits can still be obtained if you make a contact within the Museo Ecuatoriano de Ciencias Naturales. Ecuador has large problems with drug smuggling and they are preoccupied with more serious crimes than insect collecting, so once a permit is obtained, you will not be hassled. 50% of collected species must be deposited in the national collection before departing the country. A more detailed account of Ecuadorian permit issues here.
FIJI: Permit is only required for collecting on the national preserves, but most of the island is privately owned and landowner permission is needed. Export permit is required to leave the country and your insects must be inspected at a local biosecurity office before the permit is issued (one at the airport in Nadi). They briefly check to make sure everything is dead and there is no plant or soil contamination. There are also no legally protected species. (Information directly from the Fijian Dept. of Environment, relayed through Hollie's comment below, thanks!)
FINLAND: Collecting permits only required for protected species and nature reserves (Plenty of protected areas are not marked). Collecting with traps is prohibited on the Åland Islands. Export permits required. Make a contact at the Finnish Museum of Natural History or University of Helsinki and that person could help guide you through any permits required (permits issued through "ELY centers). Access to most private lands is not highly restricted, limited camping is permitted out of sight of homes – but permission is always good to obtain, especially when collecting. (See comment below from Juha & Jyrki).
FRANCE: No permits required, except within National Parks. France is very collector friendly, but as in many countries there are protected species to carefully avoid. (Thanks to Opequin for this info).
FRENCH GUIANA: Collecting is allowed in all areas outside of National Parks. There are also many collecting friendly tourist lodges that regularly host entomologists.
FRENCH WEST INDIES: As above, there are no permits required to collect on their Caribbean territories, excluding National Parks.
GERMANY: Complex. Light trapping is forbidden without permit, which needs to be purchased from a "Regierungspräsidium". You should make contacts with a local museum who can help you with that process. Day collecting is generally OK outside of preserves. Check the protected species list here. (Thanks to nomihoudai on the insectnet forums for this info.)
GRENADA: Info via CRR.
GUADELOUPE: Info via CRR.
HUNGARY: Permits required for collecting on National Parks, Landscape Conservation Areas and simple Protected Natural Areas. Permits cost about 70 Euro. However, collecting outside of those areas is unregulated except for protected species (mainly butterflies), found here: PDF. (Thank you Koy Tóbiás)
INDIA: Forget it.
INDONESIA: Permits required and difficult to obtain. Permits go by the acronym "LIPI" are issued by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, but they have a great website for this entire process. I believe there is a strict quota per species, regardless of CITES status.
ISRAEL: Permit is required for collecting in nature reserves and national parks, or when collecting legally protected species (there are currently 14 species of protected butterflies, and several additional insect species being considered for legal protection). In privately owned lands, landowner permission is needed. Permits are issued by Israel Nature and Parks Authority (NPA), however their website is not exactly scientist-friendly, with most forms written in the Hebrew language. Contact the Supervision and Enforcement Division email@example.com, or the Science and Conservation Division email@example.com for details regarding how to obtain a collecting permit. Export permit is required to leave the country with the specimens and is obtained from either the NPA or the Plant Protection and Inspection Services (PPIS), depending on the species in question. (Thank you to Gil Wizen for this information)
ITALY: Very collector friendly, permits required only for national parks – and in general like much of Europe there is a list of protected species that are off limits. (does anyone have that list?)
JAMAICA: Permits required through the National Environment and Planning Agency and can take 6 weeks or up to 2 months. Here is the Jamaica Wildlife Research Application (.doc).
LUXEMBOURG: All trapping is prohibited (bait, light, etc.) Day collecting is allowed for Pieris, all other butterflies protected. Saturniidae, Sphingidae and Catocala species can not be collected. Permits can be obtained from the Ministry of the Environment, but are reserved for legitimate research projects. (Thanks to nomihoudai on the insectnet forums for this info.)
MALAYSIA: Permits are issued through the Wildlife Department, and it looks like an extensive process. Give at least six moths for approval.
MARTINIQUE: Info via CRR.
MEXICO: Very difficult. Permits are only granted to Mexican scientists and even collecting on private land without permit is illegal. Collecting in MX requires that you be added under a scientist who has a permit and will sponsor your research. Donating representatives of your collections back to that Mexican institution are also required. Further information is available here through the embassy.
NETHERLAND ANTILLES: Info via CRR – North Islands and South.
If you want to collect insects and take them out of the country from private land, DOC does not need to be involved unless these are species protected by the Wildlife Act (follow the above link). However, prior permission from the landowner is a must.
NORWAY: Collecting permits required for protected land and permits usually issued only to researchers. There are 5 protected butterflies you must avoid, Parnassius apollo, P. mnemosyne, Plebejus argyrognomon, Scolitantides orion, and Coenonympha hero. Permits should be sent to the appropriate county governor for the region of your interest.
PANAMA: Information via the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Research permits are available through the National Research Institute for $41. Also checkout this non-profit research center that looks like a wealth of information.
PUERTO RICO: All permits for PR and outlaying islands of Isla Mona, Culebra, Vieques, and Isla de Caja de Muertos are handled through the Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales. Once a permit is issued travel to the islands of Mona and Caja de Muertos can be arranged for FREE – contact Wendy Bonetta for further information (email@example.com). (via Caribbean Research Resources)
SAINT BARTHELEMY: Info via CRR.
SAINT KITTS & NEVIS: Info via CRR.
SLOVAKIA: Permits required for all areas, especially parks and preserves. Start with the Ministry of Environment.
SLOVENIA: Permits required, start with the Ministry of Environment. Protected areas highlighted on the Conservation Atlas.
SOLOMON ISLANDS: As of 2003 there is a total ban on the export of all wildlife. Scientific research is supposed to be allowed, but I am unaware of any permits issued.
SPAIN: All collecting prohibited in all areas without permits. Permits can be obtained through the Ministry of Environment, but each autonomous area requires their own permits. Additional species are protected, such as Graellsia isabellae, but specific lists should be acquired from the permitting agency before collecting begins.
SWITZERLAND: Permits (autorisation exceptionnelle) required for protected areas and/or protected species and vary within each Canton. A local branch of the "forest service" should be contacted before collecting (Service des Forets et du Paysage). Here is the form for collecting in Geneva and for Valais. (Thanks to Archie in the comments below)
TAIWAN: Collecting in unprotected areas allowed, but keep a safe distance from National Parks and be aware of protected species.
THAILAND: Collecting outside of protected areas allowed without permit. However, carefully avoid these protected species (and Actias rhodopneuma). Contact the Forest Protection Office for more details. This site also has some good tips.
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO: Info via CRR.
TURKEY: Collecting permits required everywhere, see comments below from .
TURKS & CAICOS: Info via CRR.
UNITED KINGDOM: Similar to the USA, permits are required for land owned by the National Trust, Forestry Commisssion, National Parks, English Nature and local & national Nature Reserves. Public lands are free to collect on. And as in most countries, avoid protected species. (Thanks to Matt Smith for this info, see comments).
US VIRGIN ISLANDS: Permits required for the possession of "ANY indigenous island species". However this website is vague and lists only birds, bats and fish as animals that require permits. As in a few US states insects may not legally count as animals and are not regulated. Try to contact the USFWS field offices before visiting and collecting. Export permits however would still be required. There are 4 US endangered insects and 3 endangered arachnids on the island.
Safe Collecting!
Tvärminne Zoological Station, Finland


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Just off Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre, this hotel offers budget rooms a 3-minute walk from the main shopping district. Piccadilly Rail Station is a 5-minute walk away.
SACO Manchester - Piccadilly 4 stars
6 Minshull Street
0.3 km to Cube Gallery (Show map)
In the heart of Manchester, SACO Manchester - Piccadilly are luxury apartments with a bright and contemporary design. Just 6 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Rail Station and 300 metres from Piccadilly Gardens, each apartment has Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour front desk.
City Inn Manchester Hotel 4 stars
One Piccadilly Place, 1 Auburn Street
0.3 km to Cube Gallery (Show map)
The city inn manchester offers 285 rooms with a luxury fittings like king and queen size beds, anti steam mirrors, anti allergy pillows. the hotel has installed the imac multimedia in-room entertainment system in all hotels.
The Gardens Hotel 3 stars
55 Piccadilly
0.3 km to Cube Gallery (Show map)
Overlooking the central Piccadilly Gardens, Gardens Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Rail Station. It has free Wi-Fi, and guests can make use of a 24-hour front desk.
The Light Aparthotel 4 stars
20 Church Street
6.5 km to Cube Gallery (Show map)
In a city-centre location, these spacious apartments are a 10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station. There is free Wi-Fi, an on-site gym, a restaurant and a bar.
My-places City Centre Serviced Apartment 4 stars
105 Chatsworth House 19 Lever Street Manchester M1 1BY
0.4 km to Cube Gallery (Show map)
Set within the Chatsworth House apartment complex in central Manchester, My-Places Luxury Serviced Apartments come with free Wi-Fi and spacious living areas. They are ideally located just of Piccadilly Gardens.


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Is there a brand that is comparable to Le Creusent? I saw a dutch oven at TJ maxx today and just one pot was $149.99 does it really cook a stew or pot roast that well for the investment? How would it compare taste wise over a crock pot?...Thank you for you help |
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I have a 4qt Staub from QVC and have been very pleased with it. Has anyone seen the new 4qt Staub with the rooster knob at QVC? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Staub with rooster knob
Alas, it is a blue rooster and not the SS one...rofl |
schnitzel - I have 2 Le Creuster French ovens (3.5 qt and 5.5 qt) They are great. Is Staub, Mario Batelli or whatever as good? Maybe, but I figured these are lifetime pots so I went with what I feel are the best. They do things I couldn't do with the stell pots I have. They cook slow but they also brown. I can cook stovetop or in the oven. I make chicken, lamb, beef, soup, stew, chili even indian corn pudding in them. I have never regretted buying them. If you have TJ Maxx or Tuesday Morning, look there. I do have a dilema though. We are doing an extended family vacation this spring, sharing a house with 8 folks. I never cook for this many people. I WANT to get a larger (9-13 qt) Le Creuset to take with us but I doubt I would generally use this size once we get back. Day to day, it's just the two of us. Any opinions??? Ken |
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Whether it's the evil Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada or the dancing momma from Mamma Mia!, or more recently in her Oscar-nominated performance as Margaret Thatcher, Meryl Streep sure knows how to keep audiences spellbound.
While most actors her age lament the lack of challenging roles available to them, Meryl continues to win nominations and trophies. Hanging up her boots is just not an option for the actor, who has won a record-breaking 17 Oscar nominations and 26 Golden Globe nominations in a career spanning over four decades.
Senior actors often complain that they don't get meaty roles, but you have been playing some fantastic ones. Did you expect such exciting roles to come your way?
It is God's grace that even at this age I keep getting good roles. I have frequently played real-life characters like Julia Child, Ethel Rosenberg, Karen Silkwood, Karen Blixen, Roberta Guasppari, Lindy Chamberlain, Susan Orlean and now Margaret Thatcher. Playing Thatcher is a great honour.
What was it like to play a real-life character like Thatcher?
I was interested in the role the moment it was offered to me. There aren't many women leaders; there aren't many filmmakers who are interested in what it means to be a woman leader. To think about the barriers that Thatcher broke through to become the leader of the United Kingdom was to put yourself in the head of a woman in the late 70s, when she emerged as the leader of her party. I try to tell my daughters how different the world was then, and how similar some things remain.
You visited the House of Commons prior to making this movie. What was that visit like?
It was wonderful to get the feeling of the protocol and how people behave in the House of Commons. We had access to the little offices through which the members enter the Great Hall. It was touching to see how small the House of Commons is in comparison to the size of the history that's been created there, and the size of the personalities that were contained by those walls. And to see how personal it is; how they sit opposite each other and either scream at each other or look bored.
Does age matter in Hollywood?
Well, it's all about talent, skill and passion. Also, it's about your willingness to learn and get into different and new characters that make you a versatile actor. Age is no barrier as long as it fits your character.
How important are awards for you?
I've been nominated for the Academy Awards 17 times, and have won twice. Awards for me are appreciation and recognition for the work I do in my films. It gets me excited and I feel on top of the world.
Your take on Bollywood?
Bollywood is colourful cinema. A lot of dance and music makes me tap my feet.
Any plans to visit India?
I love travelling and exploring new cultures... India is one of the places I would love to visit during my leisure time.
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For the three-month rolling period of September through November, marine sales were down in all three months. An 8 percent drop was reported for September and a 25 percent decline was reported for October.
Caterpillar reported sales were down in every segment, including truck and bus, industrial and electric power, for all three months.
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The theft of paving stones (also known as flags) and ironwork (manhole covers, gully grates) from the streets of Leeds is a criminal offence.The theft of paving stones has a financial impact on our resources. We will prosecute anyone who decides to lift paving stones or ironwork belonging to the residents of Leeds either for personal use or for financial gain.Stolen paving stones leave gaps in the footway which are very dangerous to pedestrians and could result in serious injury.Paving stones are the primary target for thieves and the theft of these stones is often observed by members of the public as the stones are bedded in to the footpath in residential areas.Ironwork theft is usually only apparent to Highways Inspectors.The usual method for thieves when stealing paving stones is to lift a small number from one street in minutes, then drive off to another location and lift some more. This is often, but not always, carried out at night.What should I do if I think a paving stone theft may be taking place right now?
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