It is illegal to remove orchids from their natural habitat.
In
the formation of our reserve, we have only rescued orchids
from fallen trees in logged forests.
The
illegal trade of numerous species from tropical areas,
especially orchids, is one of the leading factors driving
extinctions. If you collect tropical orchids, always check
where they are coming from.
Photo: Logging in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
The wood is low quality and cut into small planks for
fruit cartons.
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