That is, in my opinion, where the problem lies. We can not pinpoint one
exact evil here. With all of the factors involved, we can not base our remedy
on only one factor. We have to look at the big picture, which is keeping
the plants in the wild and off the endangered or extinction list.
Tom wrote:
>The first priority should be the preservation of habitat and the next best
>thing is to save the plants themselves. The key to it all is the further
Dave wrote:
>Perhaps we are looking at this wrong. If humanity can not stop
>destroying nature (so far I can see no sign of this) then there
>will be no wild locations left. The only places these plants
>will grow is were they can get by as weeds or in collections.
>We need to develope methods by where individauls can help 'keep'
>species. While no one person or small group could have much
>effect, a system could(?) be set up facilitate the 'keeping' of species.
Michael wrote:
>There is a system; conservation programs! For instance the CPC program,
>which is facilitated by 25 USA Botanical Gardens. I've just scanned my
>list and see that the North Carolina Bot. Gard. is in charge of Sarracenia
>oreophila and S. rubra subsp. jonesii. Funny, I didn't notice any other
>CP on the list, nor did I see the Atlanta Bot. Garden on the list, which
>I thought was a CPC member. Perhaps this list is out of date. I see
>also that the plants listed have the title "The National Collection of
>Endangered Plants". I'm curious about the "National Collection" programme
>in the UK, and wonder if there is a connection?
If these programs do exist, why aren't they working? This is just a
thought, but, maybe we can work together to set up our own conservation
society, that could watch out for all the species, (i.e. not JUST sarrs.)
I don't know if it can work, but if we are the ones with the hobby and the
interest in the plants, shouldn't WE be the ones to help them? I may be
naive here, but can't we just work on our own conservation program that
could possibly work in conjunction with the societies already in
existence? I know that the nature conservancy has some "responsibility",
as do the others that Michael mentioned, but they are underfunded
and hence are unable to do their job. What if we could take that out of
their hands? Our interests would be covered, the plants could be
protected, and people could be further educated on them. Maybe through
the ICPS? Then our efforts can go worldwide for all technical purposes.
Any thoughts, or am I being COMPLETELY idealistic and naive to think
that it in fact CAN be done? In closing, I think what it comes down to
in essence, is a matter of protecting our own.
Take care & keep on growing,
Krissy & -Tom-