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These past few weeks I have been quite occupied with TUNZA Eco-Generation Monthly Event - Endangered species in the neighborhood. I personally had many to write about but time was limited and decided to go with the ones which are both endemic and endangered to the Seychelles.
What I realised during my result which was mostly done with information I bumped into online I realised that most of the species were facing major threats and the one they had in common, is Cinnamon Verum, which leads to habitat deterioration!! Cinnamon Verum is native to Sri Lanka, mostly used in their cuisine - curry. It was introduced in Seychelles long time ago for cultivation on a commercial scale (and Madagascar). http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Cinnamomum_verum1.jpg/220px-Cinnamomum_verum1.jpg The problem with the plant is that it grows and multiplies very fast - making other slow growing plants vunerable - with the Cinnamon Verum taking all the space other plants has no place to grow!! Then results to Habitat Deterioration. To conclude, I think I should start planning a project - to try and raise awareness in the Seychelles about our Endangered and Endemic Species and the fact that information provided online is not left outdated like it is now.
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Thanks for introducing that!!! Also, good luck in your upcoming projects!!!
Posted 31-05-2015 14:07
Like Cinnamon for Sri Lanka, Mikania micrantha is major headache to forest of Nepal. Thanks for the report Shafira
Posted 29-05-2015 02:27
So far I knew about Cinnamon Verum as a tree which is a source of famous , useful spice cinnamon which has countless health benefits and as you said is added in many curries in South Asian region. But I never knew that it spreads and multiplies so fast that it disturbs and deteriorates habitats of other plants especially slow growers. I , too appreciate your idea of sharing about it and spreading it's awareness to many more people. Thanks for the informative report.
Posted 27-05-2015 17:17
It's the problem many face when they introduce a foreign species to their land.
Posted 27-05-2015 15:58
I can't imagine it's destructive effect on the environment just by looking at the picture. It just look okay like a simple plant. I guess not many people are aware it's a major problem on the ecosystem of Seychelles like I was. So, I also agree with the idea to spread the awareness among the people. We did it on several invasive species and it worked out well. :)
Posted 27-05-2015 10:17
Great idea to raise awareness about this threat! It is one of the major problems that many countries face today, when organisms disturb their ecosystem's balance. How could one deal with this problem?
Posted 27-05-2015 05:26
I support your idea completely! Try as much as possible to make sure as many people as possible know the effect of this plant on your ecosystem and biodiversity. We have an almost similar problem species in Kenya, the Eucalyptus species which I'm currently working on a report about.
Wish you all the best. :)
Posted 27-05-2015 04:51