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Thimphu highlanders seek additional cordyceps collection period or enhanced security

September 11, 2024
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Highlanders in Thimphu who rely on collecting cordyceps to sustain their livelihoods are calling for either an additional cordyceps collection period or additional security to guard collection areas. This concern was raised during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu. Local leaders said that over the years, there have been changes cordyceps growing pattern and distribution range.

Currently, residents of Soe, Naro, and Lingzhi collect cordyceps in June every year.

Local leaders said that over the years, cordyceps are ready for harvest either before or after the collection period in June, so, people are requesting for additional two weeks.

Moreover, they said the cordyceps do not grow in and around the same location and there have been changes in distribution range.

Gado, Dzongkhag Tshogdu Chairperson said “If policies and regulations do not allow extending the harvesting period by 15 days and it remains fixed at one month, the residents are requesting additional security to prevent illegal collection.”

Forestry officials said that they will look into extending the harvest period by 15 days and the possibility of additional security if necessary.

For each gewog, four security personnel are assigned for three months so that people do not collect cordyceps illegally. They also manage waste following the collection season.

Additionally, officials from both the district administration and Lingzhi Park Range Office suggested that forming a local cordyceps committee is an effective solution.

The House recommended forming the committee.

Gado, Dzongkhag Tshogdu Chairperson said “Highlanders know the most about cordyceps. They should take responsibility for taking care of their own resources. That is why we have recommended creating a cordyceps committee to monitor the growth and location and to enhance security.”

This year, almost 50 kilogrammes of cordyceps were available for auction in Thimphu, with over 30 kilogrammes sold, generating close to Nu 36 M.

Namgay Dema 

Edited by Tshering Zam 

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