A third of world’s trees are at risk of extinction, says report
Al Jazeera
Scientists say the number of threatened tree species is double the number of threatened mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles combined.
Almost a third of the world’s tree species are at risk of extinction, while hundreds are on the brink of being wiped out, according to a new report. The landmark study, published by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) on Wednesday, said some 17,500 tree species – or 30 percent of the total – are a risk of extinction, while 440 species have fewer than 50 specimens left in the wild. Overall the number of threatened tree species is double the number of threatened mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles combined, the report said.
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