Objective:
The Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea) is a wild plant harvested for its roots at the age of 20 to 30 years old. It is highly valued but little protected. A large part of the production is exported from the source in its raw state. The "Mission for the sustainable management of gentian resources in the Massif Central", a project promoted by the harvesters, helps the different members of the sector to organize themselves to work on good production practices and to ensure the sustainable use of the plant. This work is enhanced by a parallel project to create a "Sustainable Gentian" brand.
Context:
Gentian is not an endangered plant, but it is the object of a significant commercial exploitation: wild root production is currently estimated around 2,000 t/year.
Since 2010, producers (harvesters) are wondering about the impact of agricultural practices and harvesting methods, as well as the state of the wild resource and its regeneration.
At the time, the sector is not structured. The different stakeholders knew little about each other.
There is practically no economic data to help implement management measures.
Contacts:
Stéphanie FLAHAUT; Stephanie.flahaut@cpparm.org; https://www.cpparm.org/la-gentiane/
Further information:
All documents produced within the framework of the Mission for the Sustainable Management of Gentian Resources can be downloaded from: https://www.cpparm.org/la-gentiane/ :
- Guide de bonnes pratiques de production de gentiane (version 2019)
- Annexe 1 : contrat-type d’exploitation de racine de gentiane
- Annexe 2 : état des réglementations et des espaces protégés
- Annexe 3 : dossier statuts des arracheurs