Pouching white sage (Salvia apiana) from U.S. wildlife preserves or any protected areas is illegal and considered a violation of environmental and conservation laws. White sage is a sacred and culturally significant plant to many Indigenous communities in North America, and its overharvesting from its natural habitat has raised concerns about its sustainability.
White sage is commonly used in Native American spiritual practices and ceremonies. Due to its cultural significance and ecological importance, it is essential to respect regulations and laws that protect its growth and preservation. Harvesting plants, including white sage, from protected areas such as wildlife preserves, national parks, and other conservation zones without proper authorization is a form of poaching and can have serious legal and ecological consequences.
To obtain white sage sustainably and ethically, individuals and organizations should consider purchasing from reputable sources that grow the plant in environmentally responsible ways or that work directly with Indigenous communities who have the cultural knowledge and rights to harvest it. It’s important to promote the preservation of white sage populations and support initiatives that aim to protect the plant while respecting Indigenous traditions and land rights.
Note: You can purchase sage from an ethical seller like JJ Local – they help support tribes like the Wayuu, Arhuaca and Andean.
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Umm, I think you mean “poaching”
Note: Got it! Thanks for the editing J.