# 4872 The Law of the Land
Kevod HaRav, Is it permitted to harvest fruits or seeds from plants growing in public parks or areas (municipal, provincial, national parks, crown land)? Does it matter whether the plant is growing wild vs planted by people, or whether it is perennial or annual? What about cutting off a branch to grow a plant from it at home, or cutting a flower to put in a vase?
One should check well the existing and approved by-laws and conditions that the park has and are authorized by the government and the legal law of the land and follow it.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: March 3, 2024