International Research Group for the Conservation of Medicinal Plantsand other News November 2009
It is estimated that between 15,000 and 50,000 medicinal plants are under threat of extinction (New Scientist Jan 09)
November 2009 General Newsletter
International Research Group for the Conservation of Medicinal Plants
The website for the International Research Group for the Conservation of Medicinal Plants is accessible on-line at www.irgcmp.org
It is estimated that between 15,000 and 50,000 medicinal plants are under threat of extinction (New Scientist Jan 09), mainly due to the increase in demand for herbal medicines in the West. Approximately one fifth of medicinal plant species are threatened. Climate change and deforestation are also factors to consider in the future.
This newly formed group of researchers, practitioners and educators focuses on research into and education about the conservation of medicinal plants. It will be a source of information, research discoveries, links for further information and plants.
Three week live-in intensive
There are still places available for a full three weeks immersion into the world of medicinal plants during February 2010. Please see www.herbalapprenticeship.com for details.
Work Opportunity
Rings Road Herbal Dispensary
2711 Rings Road, Coromandel ph: 07 8667337
Naomi Pond mob: 021 02641882 email:naomipond@slingshot.co.nz
Opportunity for a student of herbal medicine.
Help is needed on a 3 acre property, 3km north of Coromandel Town.
This is a work exchange, 16hrs/wk, in return for caravan accomodation, do your own food. Of these 16 hrs, 10 hrs will be helping in the Herbal Dispensary and 6 hrs will be Woofing (such as collect horse manure, make compost piles, prepare garden beds, water seedlings).
Minimum stay one month, prefer all summer (after a trial period). There are medicinal herb gardens all around, the Dong quai is already flowering in Oct.
Busy time starts 26th Dec, so now is a good time to get in touch if you like to know more.
Contact Naomi Pond on 07 866 7337
Nga Mihi to all,
Isla
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