Medicinal plants harvested from the wild remain of immense importance for the well-being of millions of people around the world. Providing both a relief from illness and a source of income, over 70,000 plant species are thought to be medicinal. Loss of habitat combined with over-harvesting threatens the survival of many of these plant species. Botanic gardens are important agencies for ensuring their conservation. This report draws on a questionnaire survey of botanic gardens, experts and conservation organisations worldwide. This report compares the need for conservation of the world
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/plants-life-medicinal-plant-conservation-and-botanic-gardens
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/belinda-hawkins
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/botanic-gardens-conservation-international
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ecosystems
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/herbal-medcine
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/medicinal-plants
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/plant-biodiversity
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/botany
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/global
