Interesting article. Those who have visited arid areas in habitat will have probably noticed the damage done to our plants by viticulture, farming and animals being allowed to graze free to consume what sparse vegetation there is. Strange the conservationists never highlight this in the our press?
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Not over collecting then?
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DaveW
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Not over collecting then?
Nottingham Branch BCSS. Joined the then NCSS in 1961, Membership number 11944. Cactus only collection.
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Re: Not over collecting then?
I can’t believe the amount of damage goats do when allowed to graze freely. Whole hillsides laid waste.
Mike
Secretary Bromley Branch
Secretary Bromley Branch