Protect at-risk native medicinal plants, fungi, and their habitats.
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Welcome to United Plant Savers As Seen On
A Whirlwind of Activity in 2018
In and of itself the United Plant Savers (UpS) Botanical Sanctuary is a refuge for most of the At-Risk native medicinal plants in this region. Without human interaction, the plants …
Update for the Center
Groundbreaking for the UpS Center for the Conservation of Medicinal Plants The Center will house the Sanctuary herbarium collection, library, displays featuring medicinal plant conservation and the history of herbalism …
Researchers study impact of medicinal plant’s harvest in San Juan National Forest
by Ann Bond National forests supply Americans with many natural resources – timber, livestock forage, minerals, energy – and increasingly, medicinal plants. Although native plants have been harvested for centuries …
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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