The effect of herbivore exclusion on the abundance and diversity of wild orchids in southern Australia.

This work has been funded by the grant 327-2018 - Australian Orchid Foundation - Climate and habitat condition controls on orchid populations - research outcomes associated with a citizen science program. Likewise, this work has been possible due to a grant from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science - Inspiring Australia, Citizen Science Grants -Wild Orchid Watch. We have no conflicts of interest to declare.