Conservation of Natural Populations of Rare and Endangered Medicinal Plant Species in Demand in International Trade

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The article examines conservation of natural coenopopulations of valuable medicinal plant species in demand in international trade, that are not included in the CITES Appendices. These species are: Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk, Arctostаphylos иva-иrsi (L.) Spreng, Dictamnus dasycarpus Turcz., Glycyrrhíza glаbra L., Symphytum officinale L., and Atractylodes ovata L. Trade in these species is regulated by environmental authorities. The article provides data on the volumes of legal and cases of illegal trade in the studied species in the Russian Federation. The negative impact of long-term trade on the number of natural populations of Saposhnikovia divaricata and Arctostаphylos uva-ursi is established. Measures for preserving natural populations of medicinal plants in demand in trade are proposed. An assessment of measures taken at the state level to ensure the protection of rare and endangered plant species is given.

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N. I. Kichuk

Branch of Federal Center for Analysis and Assessment of Technogenic Impact, Scientific-Research Center “Red Book”

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Email: nata.kichuk.74@mail.ru
Moscow, Russia

I. G. Kichuk

Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba

Email: nata.kichuk.74@mail.ru
Moscow, Russia

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