THE country’s wild orchids could disappear in five to 10 years if the rate at which they are harvested continues, said a forestry expert.
Dr Ruth Kiew of the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia told The Malaysian Insight that rare varieties of these scientifically important plants are being harvested for sale to collectors, often on online platforms.
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