PRINCIPLES FOR CONSERVING NATIVE PLANTS

CHINLE CACTUS AND SUCCULENT CLUB

ADOPTED - 1/28/03

Introduction

The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) adopted a " CSSA Code of Conduct " for the conservation of succulent plants in 1979. On April 13, 2002, the CSSA reaffirmed its policy on field collected plants.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy statement is to recognize and endorse the CSSA Code and encourage members of the Chinle Chapter of the Colorado Cactus and Succulent Society (CC) to abide by both the CSSA Code and the following CC principles for conserving native succulent native plants.

PRINCIPLES

1. The CC supports the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) convention as an international effort to control the trade of endangered wild plants.

2. Actively discourage illegal field collecting of entire native plants by all members. Field collecting native plants, seeds or cuttings must be consistent with all pertinent laws and regulations.

3. Prohibit field collecting of entire native plants during any CC sponsored field trip or activity unless such activities are;

a. to salvage plants imminently threatened with destruction from land development or other habitat disturbance,
b. to acquire plants for a CC supported public display garden, and,
c. written authorization by the appropriate jurisdiction or landowner has been obtained.

4. Exhibiting or selling entire field collected plants at any event or activity sponsored by CC shall be prohibited.

5. Encourage acquisition of native plants through the purchase of seeds, cuttings, or entire plants from reputable growers and nurseries.

6. Encourage native plant conservation through the propagation and sharing of seeds, cuttings and offsets.

7. Seek opportunities to promote conservation of native plants by;

a. providing periodic reminders of the CC conservation principles in newsletters, at meetings and during field trips or other activities, and
b. disseminating information about legal and appropriate sources for obtaining seeds, cuttings and entire pants.

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Placed on Internet February 2, 2003