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A Simple Planting Technique for Re-establishing Trees Where Frequent Inundation Occurs
Published on: January 26, 2018
Extinction alarm for trees
Jithu K Jose1,2,3
1Global Tree Specialist Group (GTSG), IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), 1196, Gland, Switzerland. 23lpph03@uohyd.ac.in.
Abstract:
Trees are vital to our ecosystem. According to a recent Global Tree Assessment report presented at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), Columbia, over one-third of tree species are in danger of going extinct, signalling a serious tree extinction catastrophe that has to be addressed as quickly as possible. Almost 80% of tree species have been evaluated by the IUCN and it found that 38% of tree species are facing an extinction crisis. Special focus should be given to island trees and endemic trees which are endangered. As of now, more than 25% of species in the IUCN Red List are trees. There are more endangered trees (almost double) than endangered birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians combined. However, trees are mostly neglected in conservation efforts and funding. Trees deserve more focus and visibility in the conservation areas.
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