Illegal Online Trade Threatens Wild Plant Species

Collaboration between conservationists and eBay aims to curb illegal harvesting and protect ecosystems.

Global demand for houseplants like succulents fuels illegal harvesting and organized crime.
South Africa is a major source of illegally poached succulent plants sold online.
Over one million illegally harvested succulents have been seized since 2019.
eBay and conservation groups are developing policies to prevent illegal plant sales.
The initiative includes using technology to monitor and regulate online plant trade.