[Pollinator] Invasion of the Orchid Snatchers

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

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!



Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist - Division of Scientific Authority - CITES 
Chair - Medicinal Plant Working Group - Plant Conservation Alliance
US Fish & Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276

Promoting sustainable use and conservation of our native medicinal plants.
<www.nps.gov/plants/medicinal>


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