Pg 7 'In Royal Palm hammock on western coast (Collier Co.) of Florida. A natural group of palms of various ages. When rodents and weevils, natural enemies of this palm, are not too destructive, palms spring up and continue to grow in colonies. However, two other agents have not only removed individuals, but sometimes wiped out whole colonies, either by digging them up for ornamental plantings or by vandalism - wanton burning of the hammock.' photos Pg 9 'The old trees are quite safe, as a rule, while they last, but the young ones throughout nearly the natural range have been damaged by fires or removed and sold for ornamental plantings.'