Ecology and conservation of threatened medicinal plants in the Trans-Himalayan region of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya

A study identifies 34 high-value and threatened medicinal plant species in the Trans-Himalayan region of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, with Sinopodophyllum hexandrum having the largest potentially suitable area (11.10 km²). The research highlights severe threats from overharvesting, illegal trade, and climate change, which are endangering wild populations and regeneration. To mitigate these impacts, the study recommends sustainable management practices, micro-plans for conservation, and assessment of available growing stock. This work underscores the urgent need for targeted conservation efforts in this ecologically significant region.

Mishra, A. P., Kumar, A., & Yadav, S. N. (2023). Ecology and conservation of threatened medicinal plants in the Trans-Himalayan region of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya. Trees, Forests and People, 14, 100451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tfp.2023.100451