Re: Policy re wild iris plants

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In a message dated 2/4/2009 12:56:06 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
AISSecretary@irises.org writes:

Paul  Gossett made the following motion and Rita Gormley seconded the 
motion on  Feb. 3.  As such, the motion is open for discussion.


"I move  the Scientific Advisory Committee be asked to formulate a written
policy on  the collection of  wild iris plants with good collection data
and  should include any fees be waived by AIS if they are registered.
This  policy would then be presented to the AIS Board of Directors  for
approval."






I favor this policy but I do question the meaning of "with good collection  
data."  What may be "good" for one may not be adequate for irisarians,  
horticulturists or taxonomists.  I believe the committee needs to devote a  little 
attention to this.  I know there are several people in Florida and  the Gulf 
states who have stepped up their collection efforts faced with the  rapidly 
diminishing loss of natural habitat there.  Sometimes defining what  they have 
collected is not easy since most are amateurs.  Thank you for  your attention.
 
Jim M.
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