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to pick up o not to pick up a fallen in situ orchid... thats the question

Discussion in 'Everything Else Orchid' started by JA_Ventura, Jan 6, 2017.

  1. Jan 6, 2017 #1
    JA_Ventura

    JA_Ventura New Member

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    Hello there, im new here, and ive been thinking about this issue for about a week or so, last sunday i went to a mountain to take photos (and take 1 or 2 orchids in situ (in their natural habitat), it was a 2.5 hour ride in car to a place where i know this guy that take us tu a 2-3 hour walking to get to this kind of jungle, the people there plant coffee and obiously theyre cutting down trees on some areas, letting hundreds or thousands of orchid on the ground, others still living in the fallen trees.

    whats your opinion on letting the orchids die, or picking them and take them home, without letting them spread some seeds before they die...
     
  2. Jan 6, 2017 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    I suspect that many countries have laws that address that. Most of them disallow such collecting, but some will give special permits for that particular situation.

    From a practical perspective, some might find a way to hitchhike home.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2017 #3
    jai

    jai Orchid addict

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    I read some articles that state relocation in their native habitat is sometimes recommended to help save the population. But i'm not usure how different weather/environment is 2.5 hours(5.5-6.5 hours including walk) away from is original spot.
     
  4. Jan 6, 2017 #4
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Jose, that is a good question. I agree with Ray that to keep from getting into legal trouble you may want to get a permit from the appropriate authority or at least the land owner.

    In my opinion, if you know that the plant is going to be destroyed it is OK to take it out of it's natural setting in a rescue attempt. Logging, land clearing for building or agriculture, road construction, etc would be examples of this type of activity. Those zones can be very hazardous so your safety should always be primary.
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2017 #5
    JA_Ventura

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    Youre right, thats the reason we go to these places with a local, also to not get lost there.
     
  6. Jan 6, 2017 #6
    jai

    jai Orchid addict

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    KellyW like those who go through redwood lumber yards and salvage the Burls. They know they will be destroyed otherwise...