Citing recent threats, unreasonable demands, and disruptive activities of Maoists, Dabur Nepal has decided to close down its greenhouse for rare and endangered medicinal plants in Banepa. The company says it received demands that members of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal Trade Union be given employment, and that on 21 December a group of Maoists forcibly entered the greenhouse and threatened and misbehaved with the 60 female staff present at the time. They also claim that the Maoists threatened VDC representatives who attempted to resolve the issue. Dabur Nepal says that the closure puts at risk 1.5 million samplings, but that the company cannot compromise staff safety.