ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ

The document examines the role of medicinal plants and spices in Lao PDR, highlighting the country's significant biodiversity with an estimated 8,000 to 11,000 species. It discusses the economic importance of these resources for rural livelihoods and the challenges posed by over-harvesting, particularly of high-value species like agarwood (Aquilaria spp.). The paper analyzes trade patterns, noting that while some products are exported to markets such as China and Vietnam, there are significant gaps in regulatory enforcement and sustainable management. It emphasizes the need for improved biodiversity conservation, sustainable harvesting practices, and stronger implementation of international agreements like CITES to prevent the depletion of endangered flora.

• Medicinal plants are critical for rural health and livelihoods, as 60% to 80% of the population relies on traditional medicine and plants for primary healthcare.
• The trade of high-value species, specifically agarwood (Aquilaria spp.), has led to severe over-exploitation and biodiversity loss, with some areas seeing a 40% to 70% decline in certain species.
• The government of Lao PDR has established a Forestry Strategy to the year 2020 to address sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2007). ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_plants_spices_lo.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ. 2007. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_plants_spices_lo.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2007, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2007}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_plants_spices_lo.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }