1/3 of Global Tree Species in Danger of Extinction

 Shocking New Global Report on the State of Global Trees

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                                     Source: Dipterocarp Trees

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Action & Innovative Solutions Needed

A landmark report by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) finds that 1/3 of the world's tree species, or 17,500, are at risk of extinction and hundreds more, 440 tree species, are at the point of extinction with less than 50 trees, in each species, still in existence. The hardest hit species are magnolias, Southeast Asia's dipterocarps, oaks and maples.  BGCI Secretary General Paul Smith says the "State of the World's Trees Report" is a wake-up call for people globally that trees need help through innovative solutions to tackle this growing environmental disaster. 

Far Worse Situation Than That Facing Animal Species

Incredibly, the threat of extinction to tree species is double that posed to endangered animal species, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians combined.   According to the BGCI report, the top causes include logging, livestock and crop production, along with growing threats from severe weather and climate change.  

Brazil Is Hardest Hit

The greatest number of endangered tree species are in Brazil, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Columbia and Venezuela. These findings on the threat to tree species are very important because trees are vital to combating climate change, helping to clean the  environment and for supporting the global ecosystem.