Ramps -- Protecting the Appalachian Wild Leek

By Jaclyn Anthony

Published March 31, 2026 at 2:18 PM EDT

Large Scale Ramp Poaching Operation Busted in Nantahala National Forest as 425 Seized

On this episode of More to the Story, Jaclyn talked with Maria Dunlavey about the Appalachian wild leek, also known as ramps. They discussed why the plant is protected, conservation efforts, and poaching.
Read the story here:
https://appalachianmemories.org/2026/03/13/large-scale-ramp-poaching-operation-busted-in-nantahala-national-forest-as-425-pounds-seized/

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Jaclyn Anthony

A former road scholar, Jaclyn made her first donation to WNCW from the cab of her big rig in 2007 and became a volunteer not long after. She hails from just down the road in Lincoln County. When not at the station, Jaclyn can be found foraging in the woods, making jellies and preserves, or tending her bee hives. In addition to bees, she cares for a cat named Poot and many plants.<br/><br/>

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