The Story Behind a 1.3-Ton Discovery in Khorramabad: From Sweet Roots to Bitter Wounds on Nature

Khorramabad – Sometimes, what is pulled from the earth in the heart of nature is not merely the root of a plant, but part of the region's natural resources.

Ambassador Arjan - Provinces Group: Protection of vegetation and prevention of unauthorized harvesting and transportation of natural products are among the necessary measures for the protection of national areas and preservation of plant reserves. An issue that becomes more important due to the economic value of some medicinal species.

In this regard, in an operation to deal with the illegal exploitation of medicinal plants, the officers of the protection unit of the Department of Natural Resources and Watershed of Khorram Abad identified and confiscated a tractor and a Nissan car carrying the cargo of Shirinbian root.

Discovering more than one ton of licorice root

Mohammad Narimani, Head of Natural Resources and Watershed Administration of Khorram Abad city, told the media on Wednesday afternoon: The weight of the licorice root shipment discovered in this operation was 1,345 kilograms.

Referring to the necessity of dealing with the illegal harvesting and transportation of plant products, he added: dealing with the illegal exploitation of plant species and preventing the unauthorized exit of these products from natural areas is one of the main activities of the city's natural resources protection unit.

Impounding two vehicles and referring the case to legal authorities

The Head of Natural Resources and Watershed Department of Khorram Abad city continued: Two vehicles carrying loads of Shirinbian roots were seized due to violations related to illegal harvesting and transportation of this product and were taken to the parking lot of the General Department for legal and judicial procedures.

This action has been taken with the aim of dealing with the reported violation and pursuing the issue through legal channels.

Emphasis on the protection of plant resources

Emphasizing the continuation of dealing with violators in the field of natural resources, Narimani clarified: Dealing with profiteers who harvest and move plant products without complying with legal regulations is on the agenda of the city's natural resources and watershed management department.

Licorice root is one of the plant products that has medicinal and economic uses, and excessive or illegal harvesting can damage the natural reserves and the ability to control the vegetation. Therefore, monitoring the way of harvesting and transporting such products, along with informing the local communities, is of particular importance.

The seizure of this cargo of more than one ton is part of the protective measures to deal with the unauthorized exploitation of natural resources in Khorramabad city; Actions whose continuation can be effective in reducing violations and protecting the region's natural resources.