3. The matter of collecting 
a) Be aware of restrictions (e.g., as on NCC property). 
b) Avoid aimless or over-zealous collecting. 
c) When possible, take photographs, make drawings or take notes rather than 
removing samples. 
d) Avoid harm to adjacent items (see lb) above). 
e) If you spot something that you know or suspect is rare, or that seems out of 
place, advise authorities who might be interested or who can refer you to the 
appropriate people. 
The guidelines above suggest that we should try to be aware of (i) those species 
- butterfly, plant, bird, frog, whatever - that are considered endangered or 
threatened, or are locally rare; (ii) the existence of regulations and laws govern¬ 
ing the collection of both living and inanimate nature; and (iii) issues of trespass 
and access to various land areas. It would perhaps be useful for the Club to as¬ 
semble for general use lists of “illegal” plants, endangered species or collecting 
limitations, and any other related subjects. Some of these topics have already 
been discussed in Trail & Landscape (Anderson 1986; Hamill 1979,1986; Red- 
doch 1980; Reddoch 1985). 
Most of us adhere to these common-sense guidelines. In fact, a similar outline 
for birders was published by Smith in 1985. We would certainly appreciate it if 
members who have questions or suggestions would communicate them to any 
Club officer or Council member so that we can try to resolve any problem, pro¬ 
vide useful advice or improve upon these guidelines. 
Literature Cited 
Anderson, R. 1986. Don’t Pick That! Trail & Landscape 20(2): 48. 
Hamill, S. 1979. Naturalists and NCC Regulations. Trail & Landscape 13(2): 39-42. 
_1986. Collecting on NCC Land. Trail & Landscape 20(2): 49. 
Mosquin, T. 1968. Revision of the Constitution of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club. 
Trail & Landscape 2(6): 142-143. 
Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club. 1969. Annual Business Meeting [1968]. Trail & 
Landscape 3(1): 2-3. 
Reddoch, A 1980. Ontario’s New Trespassing Law. Trail & Landscape 14(4): 128-129. 
Reddoch, J.M. 1985. The Law Protecting NCC Lands. Trail & Landscape 19(3): 140. 
Smith, W. 1985. Code of Conduct for Birders. Trail & Landscape 19(3): 129. 
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