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Harvest season for ginseng, a highly-regulated plant in Virginia, is almost here
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Ginseng harvest season in Virginia begins on Sept. 1. For those interested in collecting this valued ...
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Ginseng harvesting won't be allowed in Pisgah, Nantahala national forests this season
ASHEVILLE - Picking ginseng in the Pisgah and Nantahala national forests is still off limits this year. The U.S. Forest Service said that its pause on issuing permits to harvest American ginseng ...
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EPA violations regarding wild American ginseng costs local man over $24K
A local individual is facing substantial charges after violating the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by harvesting, transporting ...
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Individual Fined $24,000 for Endangered Species Act Violations
Douglas John Lee was convicted of three violations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), fined $24,000 plus a victim fine surcharge of $6,000 and given 60 days to begin making payments. Cease all ...