Snowdrops by Harry Appleyard , Tattenhoe 4 February 2017

Snowdrops are appearing, but in recent years they have become so popular it’s led to snowdrop bulbs being stolen from the wild and from gardens to sell on the black market. This is part of a much wider trend. From the theft of snowdrops and bluebells to rare orchids and ferns, stealing plants is a problem that goes largely unreported, but it’s a crime that can have disastrous impacts on plant populations.

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