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REVEALED: Uk conservationists and ebay team up against plant poaching | Vintage Vibes

Illegal trade has put the existence of some plant species at risk (Credit: AFP)

UK conservationists on Wednesday announced a collaboration with e-commerce giant eBay to combat the illegal plant trade, which is threatening the existence of some species.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Traffic, an NGO dedicated to protecting wild species, said they are teaming up with eBay because most sales now occur via online marketplaces and social media.

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