On 3 Oct 2006 11:39:52 -0700, Roger Zimmerman wrote:
Kay,

I looked up the methods you mentioned, but the problem is I am going to
a public area to get the leaves to start new trees, so I don't have the
options you mentioned. I am comfortable taking off a few leaves, but
not taking any cuttings, or doing air layering.

So why not buy seedlings of the desired species for reforestation? You
really don't want
genetic uniformity in mass plantings, anyhow.
(and the mix of species does not sound suitable for lakefront to me).
You're right, poaching germplasm without permission is Not a Good Thing.

Most states have an extension forester... I'd start with them.