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Posted Thu May 15 2008: from The Statesman (India): Flora species on verge of extinction in Sikkim http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1210883099 Forty-six species of flora are facing extinction in Sikkim, says a recent survey by the Botanical Survey of India. "The bio-diversity is being threatened in some areas of the state owing to easy accessibility, large scale extraction, collection of medicinal herbs, poaching and encroachment in the natural habitat... The forest is being cleared for various developmental activities like road, building, dams and industrial development which is threatening the species in Sikkim." [Read more stories about: sixth extinction, ecosystem interrelationships] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: Sikkim is an ecological hotspot, one of only three among the ecoregions of India, nestled in the lower Himalayas. And yeah, we didn't know either. NEXT> More stories: Prince Charles urges forest logging halt Alarm over dramatic wildlife decline (Flora species on verge of extinction in Sikkim) It's time to put a lid on bottled water Botox Migration a Recipe for Disaster Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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