Need for Sikkim rare herb list

Throughout the world, Sikkim is known for its exquisite flora and fauna. Unfortunately enough, much of the species are yet to be enlisted and a inventory is yet to be prepared. A number of international racketeers are known to be engaged in the smuggling of these rare species.

Lack of a proper inventory has made the job of protecting the indigenous species even more difficult. There have been a few attempts to enlist them and even those were abandoned after some time owing to bureaucratic red tape.
A senior forest department official said, `An international smuggling racket of Sikkimese rare plants have been unearthed here. We need a proper inventory. It should have been made a long time ago. The forest department has already announced a red alert for the smugglers and the forest department with the help of police is keeping a constant vigil.`

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