"Field collection of plants has been pushed to the foreground by many as
the chief cause for the reduced numbers of some carnivorous plants. It
is true that over-collection is detrimental, but it is also obvious to
anyone acquainted with native populations of carnivorous plants, that
the plant stands often become overcrowded, resulting in substantial
mortality. Judicious field collection of plants can be helpful,
particularly in overcrowded stands. Wise collecting benefits the total
plant population by distributing plants to other suitable habitats."
Mr. P. does go on to talk about a "growing awareness for the need to
preserve CP." But, in the same paragraph, he almost seems to say that it
is a nice idea but not of much worth when he says "While these
activities are commendable and succeed in preventing man-initiated
change, the path of nature is plant succession which means that
eventually wetlands will become dry land..... we can't stop it."
I have just finished reading this book. It is a well-designed & very
helpful book. However, these thoughts chilled me as I know, from
personal experience, that Mr. P. sells wild-collected plants.
I must echo the statements of other members of this list ... please
support the many other growers/suppliers of these plants. If you are
looking for plants, just ask ... those who have them will contact you.
Ken C.
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