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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ghostly Vision" data-source="post: 1658869" data-attributes="member: 11550">Given the number of views of this thread - over 1600 as I write this, and an amazing number for a plant thread - it is clear that the Ghost orchid is of particular interest to this group.My experiences this year - especially since the rediscovery of the species - have made me think very carefully about the fuss that another sighting would cause.In 2010 I will be rigorously checking possible sites in the Midlands from August onwards, and if I find it I may have a very difficult decision to make about releasing the news. Brian I am sure will continue to check the Chilterns.May I request that if we do decide that the news has to be kept quiet, people will understand our reasons will be the right ones, and they will forgive us.That said, if the site can be managed properly for visitors, and the species and habitat are under no threat, everyone will get a chance to finally see the Ghost orchid in 2010.There will be official publication of the 2009 record in the Journal of the Hardy Orchid Society in January (join now in readiness! It's very cheap and excellent value - <a href="http://www.hardyorchidsociety.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.hardyorchidsociety.org.uk/</a>) and in BSBI News the same month.If anyone has found any web links please could they post them here.RegardsSean</blockquote>