Special Forest Products Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

H.R. 5335 would make permanent a long-standing pilot program that allows the U.S. Forest Service to manage and sell "special forest products," such as mushrooms, firewood, Christmas trees, and medicinal plants. The bill aims to simplify the process for citizens by standardizing permit fees and exempting individuals from paying fees or obtaining permits when gathering small amounts of these resources for personal use. Additionally, the legislation would allow federally recognized Tribes to harvest these products for traditional or medicinal purposes without the need for a permit or fee.