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Collection and Specimens

Plant collection
Plant specimens

Precautions in plant collection

Because plant collection may damage the ecosystem, several precautions should be taken.
One matter to consider prior to collection is that all collected plants should be made into specimens and stored permanently.
In addition, prepared specimens should be provided to researchers for their use. Because of this, plant and insect collection, which in the past was summer vacation homework, has disappeared.

There are also some places where plant collection is prohibited, including national, provincial, and county parks under the control of the Ministry of Environment or local governments, nature preservation areas designated by the ministry, and natural monument areas designated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In addition, the collecting or breeding without permission of 126 plant species, such as Cymbidium goeringii Reichb, Hanabusaya asiatica, and Epimedium koreanum NAKAI, which are designated as specific wild plants by the Ministry of Environment, is illegal. Although it is possible to collect plants even in prohibited areas after obtaining permission from the relevant authorities, permission is usually not provided, except for scientists or academic groups.
In conclusion, indiscriminate plant collection injures nature, which is an inheritance for the next generation, and is a prohibited act.

Preparations for collection

A long-sleeved shirt made of comfortable material should be worn for this activity, regardless of season.
Hiking boots are required, and when buying new ones, a reasonable-priced pair is recommended.
Female students should abstain from the use of cosmetic products, which may attract bees.
The tools required for plant collection are a shovel for roots, pruning scissors, and a collection bag.
Because proper collection cannot be accomplished by digging or breaking plants apart with your hands, these tools are essential. While a shovel is usually used for digging up roots, a narrow trowel can also be used. It is recommended that the shovel is made from a thick pipe 30 ㎝ in length (including 12 ㎝ for a handle) and about 3.5 ㎝ in diameter. Collection bags should be made of transparent plastic 30 ㎝ wide and 60 ㎝ deep.

Collection methods

Dig out a plant by digging the soil away from it to avoid damaging the plant’s roots.
Record the plant name and collection site on a piece of paper tape,
tie the tape firmly onto the plant so it can’t be detached and put it in the collection container.
and put it in the collection container.
A plant whose petals or leaves fall off easily should be put between sheets of newspaper in a collection book instead of in a collection container.

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