Record #:

5951

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

Ginseng, an endangered plant that has medicinal properties, is highly prized by plant poachers. The dried roots sell from $270 to $600 a pound. Stealing an endangered plant is also a felony, but that hasn't stopped poachers from targeting growing areas near the Blue Ridge Parkway and in the Great Smokies. Nickens discusses the work of North Carolina Department of Agriculture agents in combating plant theft.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 9, Sept 2003, p6-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poaching; Ginseng

Record #:

5954

Author(s):

Sharpe, Terry

Abstract:

Since the mid-20th-century, small game, including quail and rabbits, has been declining in the state. To stem this loss, the North Carolina Division of Wildlife and Management established a program called CURE, or Cooperative Upland-Habitat Restoration and Enhancement. Pipkin and Sharpe discuss the program's progress on game lands, including Sandhills, Suggs Mill Pond, South Mountain, and on public lands.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 9, Sept 2003, p2-5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife management