Vegitation

[mwaynebennett]

The local communities near where I live have ordinances on the books forbidding harming any publicly owned vegetation. Although it is most likely meant as a means to prosecute vandals who break tree limbs and pick flowers in parks etc. I know that "da man" could use it to prosecute people digging coins etc. from public parks. At a local park, I detected perhaps 18 or 20 coins the other evening, but because they were 4-7 inches below the surface of a park lawn, I left them alone.

What is the experience of other here regarding retrieving coins etc. from public parks? Do any of you do it despite prohibitions against harming vegetation etc.? Most cities where I live have their municipal codes available on-line. Have any of your checked your local ordinances?

Thanks,

Mark

 

[ronaldj2]

If you know how to dig a proper plug, then you will not harm the vegetation. Lawn detecting is great just before it rains, because when you cut plugs the rain helps the grass roots reattach quicker. It is also great after a good rain, because it is easier to cut a good plug and the soil stays firmer. When a good clean plug is cut and put back you should not be able to tell where it is. I usually use my gloved hand to brush away any excess soil that may be on the grass afterwards. This way nobody can accuse you of harming vegetation. Out of sight, Out of mind !! Ron

 

[coin50]

When I hunt parks, I use a long, name brand screwdriver to pinpoint the coin, then cut a slit and I have been able to work a coin out of the ground up to 7" with my fingers and the screwdriver without leaving a visible hole that I was even there.

 

[drummerman]

I use a survival knife to dig a square plug about 12" x 12"and search the dirt and hole with a handheld pin-pointer. After I am done retrieving my find, I replace the dirt and plug trying not to damage the area as much as possible.