Re: Plant mapping

Michael.Chamberland (23274MJC@MSU.EDU)
Fri, 08 Mar 96 08:40 EST

>
> >I don't see "why" hobbyists need a map of ALL known localities,
> >especially if a map of protected accessable sites is offered.
>
> Michael,
>
> Without sounding offensive, may I ask what your professional, botanical
> qualifications are? Will you be applying to gain access to the higher
> resolution information in this database? If so, why do you think you
> should be granted access over someone less qualified (or less
> connected)?
>
> Regards,
>
> Paul.

I work for a botanical institution, but you may recall from my posts
that I am not "drooling at the bit" for this information the way
many hobbyists seem to be :-) Will I use the information? I will
have to wait and see the web map before I'll know if it is useful for the
group of CP I am most interested in (Michigan aquatic Utricularia).

How about my question? Why do hobbyists want this information? The
reason I ask is because if we can identify what hobbyists really "want"
we all may be able to find ways to satisfy this desire in ways that
do not put wild populations at risk.

Michael Chamberland