The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for input by 27 December 2024 on a draft biodiversity management plan for the African geranium. This is noting the medicinal value of its tuberous roots, which are used in the manufacture of phytomedicines. These roots are harvested in the wild not only for local and international pharmaceutical companies, but also for traditional medicinal purposes.
Against that backdrop, the draft plan seeks to ensure that:
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