THREATS AND TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO THE CONSERVATION OF SELECTED THREATENED OR PROTECTED PLANTS IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA

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作者
Rasethe, Marula [3 ]
Pfab, Michele [2 ]
Potgieter, Martin [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Limpopo, Dept Biodivers, Private Bag X1106, ZA-0727 Sovenga, South Africa
[2] South African Natl Biodivers Inst SANBI, Biodivers Res Assessment & Monitoring, Private Bag X101, ZA-0184 Silverton, South Africa
[3] Univ Limpopo, Res Adm & Dev Dept, Private Bag X1106, ZA-0727 Sovenga, South Africa
关键词
Cultivation; Destructive harvest; Local conservation; Sustainable; Overexploitation; Conservation threatened or protected plants;
D O I
10.30848/PJB2023-6(3)
中图分类号
Q94 [植物学];
学科分类号
071001 ;
摘要
Harvesting wild indigenous plants for traditional medicinal purposes is a common practice in various areas across South Africa, including in Limpopo province. Traditional medicines are derived from various wild plant resources, some of which are protected by legislation. The aim of this study was to assesss the anthropogenic threats and traditional approaches to the conservation of six medicinal plant species protected by the Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) Regulations, promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 10 of 2004 (NEMBA). Data were gathered via semi-structured questionnaires and field observations across the five districts of the Limpopo province. Findings indicated that overexploitation and destructive harvesting methods are the main factors threatening the survival of the six study species. Participants suggested the cultivation of these species and various conservation strategies, including the introduction of a permit system and plant reintroduction, as fundamental to the long-term conservation of the species. A biodiversity management plan as provided for by NEMBA would be a useful mechanism to ensure the future sustainability of these valuable plant resources.
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页码:2303 / 2310
页数:8
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