<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The attached article describes several
of the issues that concern our office on a daily basis when it comes to
implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Like most pieces written for a public
audience, some points are oversimiplified, overstereotyped, or overdramatized.
But, it provides a cross-section of the complexities concerning sustainable
use and conservation of orchids. Note that pollinators are mentioned in
the article!</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.<br>
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority - CITES <br>
Chair - Medicinal Plant Working Group - Plant Conservation Alliance<br>
US Fish & Wildlife Service<br>
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110<br>
Arlington, VA 22203<br>
703-358-1708 x1753<br>
FAX: 703-358-2276<br>
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Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.<br>
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal><br>
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