I think if you take a hike and get more than a mile or so from any road or well beaten path, that you will find they are for the most part, still there in their glory. Most plants are taken from places you can drive to or at least see from a road..... poachers are lazy for the most part... but so are most people that want to only see plants.... I encourage people to get off the trail (bring a compass and water of course) and do some exploring. There are still plenty of wonderful places to see.
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