New to Board

[DJR]

Hi all

New to board. I am from west central Florida. Anyone on here from Florida? ( I am sure there is )

I am preparing to do a county wide survey for all rare, threatened and endangered animals and plants. Of course orchids, bromeliads, carnivorous plants and other rarities will be looked for. I know or knew where many species of orchids have been in the past and hopefully they are still in the right spots. Due to the droughts, development, overpumping of groundwater and hogs out of control orchids and carnivorous plants are in dire straights in this part of Florida. So...I will hopefully become a part of this group and let you know what I find!

I am also plunging into the raising of these plants as well but have work to do before I get started down that road (greenhouse must be built, equipment for agar prep, storage for seeds, stocking of flask/jars,etc...)

Wish me luck.

Don