On Jun 6, 2005, at 3:27 PM, Michael Persiano wrote:

Well, this topic certainly touches upon several key points. I suppose
such collection would also include raking the West of California
Junipers, which have been masterfully carved by nature's hands for
decades.

Clearly, the laws must be respected for the collection of specimens.
Beyond the laws and with respect to ethical behavior, when has a
particular species been over collected?

Has the Itoigawa Juniper become a thing of the past as a result of
over collecting?

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob


Several threads on BonsaTALK cover this topic ad nauseum:

http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthread.php?t=11249
http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthread.php?t=11311
http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthread.php?t=11341

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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