Post by Flytrap on Aug 8, 2006 17:50:21 GMT -5
Stewart McPherson has just finished a couple of new books on the pitcher plants of the Americas and on the "Lost world". He is taking presales here: www.redfernnaturalhistory.com/ppotascatpage.htm
He apparently is hoping to raise funds through his book sale to acquire land for pitcher plant conservation. Stewart writes:
I believe his is a most noble undertaking...and wish him all the success. For a bit more background on his new book, read about it here, on the CPUK forum:
www.cpukforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16241&highlight=
He apparently is hoping to raise funds through his book sale to acquire land for pitcher plant conservation. Stewart writes:
I intend to sell copies of Pitcher Plants of the Americas personally and use profits to actively contribute to the protection and conservation of Sarracenia and other carnivorous plants. My goal is to raise enough money within two years to purchase at least one acre of Sarracenia habitat in the south eastern USA and donate it to an American conservation authority for permanent protection. As CP enthusiasts we are all aware of the challenges facing the survival of most species of carnivorous plant species. During this time of unprecedented habitat destruction, less than 2 % of the original Sarracenia wetlands remains intact in the South Eastern USA and indeed many of the last remaining unprotected patches of habitat are swiftly disappearing. I therefore believe it is important to contribute at least in a small way, to the future of the plants which we all find so fascinating.
If you would like to help me reach this objective and would like to obtain Pitcher Plants of the Americas, may I invite you to purchase it from the Redfern Natural History Production website - profits from all sales will be used directly to support this conservation initiative. It will take time and a lot of books to raise the amount of money needed to achieve this goal so please spread the word. I will post updates on the Redfern Natural History Productions website with news of this project and when the time comes specific details of what habitat is eventually purchased and how it is managed and benefiting the future survival of Sarracenia and other carnivorous plants.
I believe his is a most noble undertaking...and wish him all the success. For a bit more background on his new book, read about it here, on the CPUK forum:
www.cpukforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16241&highlight=