Hi everyone,
I understand when I brought up this topic, I gave the
impression that I do
not care about the environment. I am sorry for that
misunderstanding. I feel
the exact opposite way. The main reason I enjoy bonsai so much,
is because
it gives me a chance to understand nature more clearly. I agree
with
everybody, in that we must be extra carfull and responsible
while collecting
trees from nature. I feel that our natural environments need to
be
protected, and its' wellbeing should be a priority over
collecting a couple
trees.I would never jeopardize nature for my benefit. If I am
lucky enough
to get permission to collect, I will be extra careful while
exploring
possible bonsai. If I am succesfull, and I see good material, I
will only
take 1 - 2 trees. I would rather have the trees live in their
natural home,
than to put them at risk of dying. Thanks for reminding me
about the
importance of responsible collectiong. - Colin Horn Orinda, CA



Hope you find a good 'un. Thanks.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life is
frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry
David Thoreau - Walden

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