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Hidden Tree Frog Sparks Urgent Call for Plant Trade Reform

1/29/2025

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In 2016, a North Andean tree frog was found hidden in a rose shipment in Sheffield, England, shedding light on the dangers lurking in the $25 billion global ornamental plant trade. This industry faces serious threats from invasive species and illegal harvesting, prompting a recent study that calls for urgent and careful management to protect our environment.

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Story summary

In 2016, a North Andean tree frog was found hidden in a rose shipment in Sheffield, England, shedding light on the dangers lurking in the $25 billion global ornamental plant trade. This industry faces serious threats from invasive species and illegal harvesting, prompting a recent study that calls for urgent and careful management to protect our environment.