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Question: Hi. Was just reading through other questions, and am super glad to have actual botanists I can ask questions of...but …

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  Hi. Was just reading through other questions, and am super glad to have actual botanists I can ask questions of...but I was astonished that this statement brought no response in another question: "I did some seed collection at Verona Beach State Park on a roadside beside pine-y woods." Wow. Would one not DISCOURAGE the collection of any organic material from a site owned by the public? It seems saying nothing might make people think that was ok.

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  Dear marianwhit, good afternoon. I am not familiar with all the sites that people collect from. I am not aware if each location is public, private, or otherwise, and if the person has permission to collect from a location even if the public is prohibited. My job here is not to police people, but simply to answer questions. Keeping in mind that many species of plants are not harmed by small collections of their material, I won't comment unless it is something very obvious and important for conservation. I do understand and appreciate your comment, but I hope that you understand my position (which is not to look up the ownership of each place people take images, collect plants, and post sightings from). Best wishes.