The following appeared on a slipper
orchidforum:
I'm not sure what INRENA's motivations are in not
allowing a seven year period to allow the building of propagation facilities.
Maybe they are afraid that many would use the seven years to further strip
habitats that are already in danger? In any case, habitats can best be
protected by allowing controlled collection and propagation by reputable
labs in the countries directly responsible for habitat protection.
Whennurseriesin Peru,who's only
source of income is orchid export, find it easier to smuggle orchids than to
comply with a law that bankrupts them, they will smuggle!
Peter
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