Just thought I would add my opinion to the growing discussion on a CP
location database.
Personally, I think it is an excellent idea. I do a fair bit of
travelling, and good, accurate maps to help pinpoint some interesting
sites would be quite wonderful.
To some extent, I think we miss the point when we argue that these sites
need to remain secret. The vast majority of people will behave
responsibly with this information, and gain a great deal from
appreciating these plants in the wild. So why should we let a ratbag
minority force this to become knowledge for a select few? Surely that
would be a great tragedy also.
Human nature doesn't seem to change a lot, it makes little sense to say
that we are preserving something for "future generations". Instead we
are just protecting it from humanity, both present and presumably
future. Ultimately that is the question, do you believe people should be
able to enjoy these plants in the wild or not? I can't see how you can
attach qualifications to such a question.
Regards,
Paul.