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Post by Brian Barnes on Apr 10, 2009 21:01:11 GMT -5
Hello Friends,
It was very recently brought to my attention by a fellow ICPS Member in Port Charolotte, Fl., that a crucial area in the Florida Panhandle is being compromised...
Areas in Bay and Walton counties are being destroyed due to road widening projects. I'm researching this current alarm in fine detail and will supply more specifics and photos very soon. The project does involve draining of several fine CP habitats containing;
D. filiformis var tracyi, S. purpurea rosea S. flava S. psittacina and resulting hybrids between the above mentioned Sarracenia.
Some of these stands contain clumps of Sarracenia that are 1.5 feet in diameter, which are old well-established plants growing in prestine, untouched bogs.
Bill Boothe, a native plant enthusiast and photographer in Bristol, Fl. is rallying some volunteers to plan for a massive CP exodus. I myself will be heading there two weeks from today (May 1, 2009) which is sooner than I had planned, to assess the damage and pull some strings to rescue these remarkable plants. I've contacted TNC and The Fl. Native Plant Society as well due to the need for immediate action. Anyone wishing to volunteer any efforts in the Fl. Panhandle in two weeks, please contact me via email to go over specifics.
Thank you!
Brian Barnes, ICPS Director of Conservation President of FCPS.
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Post by nonameangler on Apr 13, 2009 10:43:17 GMT -5
Brian.
Please let me know the details.
Wife and I are in if it happens on a weekend. Don't know what all will be needed but we can provided the following.
Truck & trailer Tools/shovels. Black plastic pots 1-5 gal size.
We went exploring on Saturday at Tarkiln bayou and was happy to find that S leucopyhlla is well in bloom. Also found that D fillormis was also there.
Then found a large stand and numerious smaller stands of S leucopyhlla along with D capillaris on on both sides of blue Angel park just north of the Naval Air Station. Seemed like all the pitchers were in bloom. Got some great pictures (for me at least) so all in all was a great day.
Let us know if and when the rescue comes together.
Regards, Walt
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Post by Brian Barnes on Apr 14, 2009 5:03:14 GMT -5
Hey Walt. Thanks for the offer! I will keep you posted... Brian.
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Post by nonameangler on Apr 22, 2009 7:54:39 GMT -5
Brian, I know your very busy getting readdy for your panhandle trip but I was wondering if there was any update on the CP rescue.
Just trying to plan the next couple of weekends.
Also wondering if there is anyone else that I should contact to let them know that Angie and I can help if needed.
R/Walt
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Post by Brian Barnes on Apr 22, 2009 8:33:39 GMT -5
Hi Walt, I'm sending you an email with details... Brian.
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