بررسي اقتصادي برداشت گونه آنغوره در منطقه طبس

Economic Study of Ferula Harvesting in Tabass Region

Ferula (Perula assa feotida) is a perennial plant which belongs to Umbelliferea family. It grows in a wide range of regions of arid and semi-arid climates in Iran. It has also been one of the most important export items among industrial and medicinal plants during the past years. The importance of the latex is due to its export value, in addition to medicinal applications. In order to economically evaluate Ferulaʹs natural harvesting, a study was conducted on seven Ferula habitats in Tabass region. Exploitation period is comprised of three stages, each stage being of a distinct time duration. Based on filed studies and considering a 10% probable loss, the number of permissible plants for harvesting was estimated as 3110085 ones. Quantitative yield (kg) and gross income (Rials) of extracted latex was estimated 96400 kg and 12657843320 Rials, respectively. By taking in to account the operation costs of 6627342755 Rials and gross income, a total net income of 6030500565 Rials would be expected from the practice. Results indicate that suitable utilization of Ferula habitats especially as regards its biodiversity preservation, could introduce this plant as one of the most important items of non-oil exports commodities of Iran. This can also at least decrease the rate of rural peopleʹs immigration to cities if not totally curb it.