Table 7.
Reasons for depletion of medicinal plants in Raya Kobo district as reported by informants.
| SN | Reasons for depletion of medicinal plans | Number of informants | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deforestation | 74 | 49.3 |
| 2 | Drought | 33 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Over‐grazing | 21 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Overexploitation | 8 | 5.3 |
| 5 | Firewood collection | 8 | 5.3 |
| 6 | Environmental degradation | 3 | 2.0 |
| 7 | Other factors | 3 | 2.0 |
| Total | 150 | 100.0 |