NIBIO researchers Ellen Svalheim and Svante Malmgren plant 400–500 elder-flowered orchids in Telemark, Norway, as part of conservation project; reinforces local orchid populations.
NIBIO researchers Ellen Svalheim and Svante Malmgren plant 400–500 elder-flowered orchids in Telemark, Norway, as part of conservation project; reinforces local orchid populations. Rare orchids find new homes in Telemark - Nibio Rare orchids find new homes in Telemark Orchid expert Svante Malmgren, researcher Ellen Svalheim and senior adviser Trond Eirik Silsand from the County Governor of Vestfold and Telemark. Photo: Morten Günther This summer, several hundred laboratory-grown elder-flowered orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina) plants will be introduced into traditionally managed hay meadows in Telemark, southeastern Norway. Twelve landowners have volunteered to act as “foster families” for the rare orchids as part of an ambitious conservation project that combines advanced laboratory propagation with traditional management of species-rich cultural landscapes. ...