I have been told it is illegal, is it? And why?
2007-02-19 01:52:26 · 9 answers · asked by Lassie 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Im just wundering here, caus where I come from (Scandinavia) we pick wildflowers, we still have loads of them, so could it be that in UK the reason for NOT picking flowers, is caus you don't have as much forest. Most of it was cut down for farming?
2007-02-19 02:23:04 · update #1
Try a google;
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=picking+wildflowers&btnG=Google+Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB
Some are protected because they're rare. When you pick them you stop the flowers developing into seedpods, so damage their chances of breeding. Don't do it.
http://www.englishplants.co.uk/protection.html
2007-02-19 02:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the species. You may pick dandelions, but not orchids, for example. A recent wildflower book from any good bookshop will give you advice, but you could also try contacting the Environment Agency (google it) via email and they should be able to provide you with a list. Then match the flowers on the list to the one in the wildflower guide book!
Generally it is 'frowned upon': when you pick wildflowers it means others can't enjoy them, endangered/rare species are threatened and the macrocosm of flora and fauna in th locality is in-balanced. Why not take pictures instead? Then you can share them with every one. :)
2007-02-19 02:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by tigerfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think it is illegal. For a start somebody owns every bit of land and so they own the flowers and you would be "stealing". Also some species of flowers are protected because they are rare, but I think now all are protected to protect the environment for other people, if 100s of people go to a site and pick one flower each that is 100s of flowers. Having said all that I don't think there is any chance you would get prosecuted for picking common things like Dandylions to make wine!!!!
2007-02-19 02:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Richard H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as you are keeping them for your own personal use and are not selling them. You cannot, however, pick the whole plant, that would be classed as theft. The flowers must be genuinely wild (not planted for a commemorative purpose etc) you must exercise caution if you are going to pick wild flowers as you do not want to inadvertently commit an offence.
The same applies for picking wild mushrooms.
2007-02-19 02:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Secret Monitor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helena
If the species is protected, then it would be illegal to pick them. If not, then yes you can pick them. But what if everyone decided to pick even just a few wild flowers?
Best wishes, J
2007-02-19 02:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by sirjulian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some flowers are protected so be careful. Get advice before going picking. Bluebells are protected but daisies are not. Sorry, cannot give a complete list but to be safe leave them all where they are - they will last longer anyway.
2007-02-19 02:45:36 · answer #6 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some species are protected, e/g Blue Bells.
2007-02-19 01:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by Margaret 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some species are protected
Most land is owned by someone, isn't it ?
2007-02-19 05:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, just don't get caught.
2007-02-19 02:00:12 · answer #9 · answered by John R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋