>From one of the beautiful harbours of Hong Kong, on behalf of all the members of efloraofindia I hereby announce Mr J. M. Garg as eFl man for the Year among members (including moderators). This honor is bestowed to him by unanimous decision of members, for his immense involvement in taking forward our group, managing as owner as well as moderators and guiding all of us in this social and scientific endeavour. Congratulations to Garg sir. At the same time we should not forget the tireless and selfless approach of Dr. Gurcharan sir for enlightening all of us from his scientific expertise on plants and also for managing healthy environment in the group for fruitful scientific discussions. I here by salute both of them for everything they have some and will be doing in the year ahead!! Happy New Year 2012 PANKAJ on behalf of all the members of efloraofindia.
-- ********************************************************************** "Taxonomists getting Extinct and Species Data Deficient !!" Pankaj Kumar Ph.D. (Orchidaceae) Conservation Officer Office: Orchid Conservation Section Flora Conservation Department Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) Corporation Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. Residence: 36c, Ng Tung Chai, Lam Tseun Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone: +852 2483 7128 (office - 8:30am to 5:30pm) +852 9436 6251 (mobile)
