Concerns for sustainability and conservation of medicinal plants have emerged very strongly in recent times among researchers, policy makers and development program implementers. This book specifically focuses on the status, market scenario, and management institutions of medicinal plants vis a vis their contributions to livelihoods of the rural poor. Evaluative findings on the activities of three intervention projects showed that dual objectives of conservation and development can help offset threats to medicinal plants and also improve livelihoods. The book also finds that...
Concerns for sustainability and conservation of medicinal plants have emerged very strongly in recent times among researchers, policy makers and de...