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In the News: Ecological and Ethical Problems of ‘Smudging’
Sage advice: The ecological and ethical problems of ‘smudging’ Published on October 1, 2020 article by Taylar Dawn Stagner, provides important perspective on the wild sage harvest in California. Taylar …

UpS Internship Creates Opportunities In Appalachian Ohio
by Brenna Dobos and Bailey Grenert The UpS internship program, also known as the Medicinal Plant Conservation Certifi cate Program, has played a prominent role in the story of United …

COMPENDIUM: Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation – Free PDFs Now Available
This is United Plant Savers’ complete collection of The Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation. In honor of the organization’s 25th anniversary, we have published all twenty issues together in two …
Building a Global Herbal Community
“We all live in a single herbal village.” – Jim Duke

Individual sanctuaries and stewards dedicated to restoring and preserving habitat for both plants and animals.

Herbal educators with a common goal of ‘Planting the Future’ by sharing knowledge to ensure a renewable supply of medicinal plants for future generations.

Herbal companies supporting our work and providing a sustainable supply of native medicinal plants.

Botanical gardens and sites from around the world dedicated to conservation.

Gatherings in-person and online for sharing and learning from one another in honor of the plants.
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