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I hope lots of people get lots of orchids from all
over and into the US as quickly as possible. At the recent ASHS Summer meetings
all the talk was about that the US is looking to follow the lead of two stupid
countries, Australia and New Zealand, who currently operate a most restrictive
control system for the importation of non-indigenous species. All the usual
garbage is spouted about making sure they don't become invasive (most of us
would love orchids to become invasive) and is really just some disguised revenue
gathering exercise. If Government decides the orchid you wish, is not here, then
they will charge you for an environmental risk management review before they
decide whether it can come in. Be ready for some dodgy paperwork if this damn
fool idea gets any legs.
Oh well, I'm off to the wilds of Colombia for a six
day collecting trip and the chance to visit their national show in Pereira, But
you have been warned. Our orchid world, indeed the plant world, is facing
another assault from the mindless bureaucracy.
Andy Easton
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