At 07:42 PM 7/26/2004 -0700, you wrote: >That question brought to mind one I've had for awhile - seems a good time to >ask it. > >Is it illegal in any state to remove/collect *any* orchid, regardless of >whether it is on public or private land? > >This speaks both to conservation efforts and private property interests - I >am curious how they intersect in this instance.
That's a very good question...as far as I know, the only time that there is intervention when it comes to private property in the US is for federally listed endangered species...for awhile, Isotria medeoloides was put on this list, but it is my understanding that it was moved back to "threatened" status. No other orchid is listed on the endangered list federally, although many states list various orchids on their own lists, depending on how widespread a particular orchid is in their state. It is my understanding that even the rarest of orchids in Florida, such as Polyradicion/Polyrrhiza/Dendrophylax lindenii are still collectable on private property. ---Prem www.premdesign.com
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