Sustainable Ginseng

When it was first discovered in North America in the 1700's, ginseng was abundant and grew in huge colonies, carpeting the forest floor in some places.

Today ginseng is listed as "At Risk" by United Plant Savers and is a CITES regulated trade good, which means that the plant is currently in decline and under regulation by the federal government to insure that export causes no further harm.

This small book is packed with ideas on how to be good stewards to American Ginseng. It is written from the perspective of my experience of growing and observing it in the Ozarks of northwest Arkansas.

Temptation is strong to forget about the future when it comes to harvesting ginseng during a year when the going price is nearly $1000/pound. I hope to convince you to exercise restraint and practice true ginseng stewardship by encouraging this plant to take up residence in your forest and give it time and space to grow as nature intended it to grow.

You'll still be able to earn income from your efforts.