Most endangered tree species
Make sure to check the IUCN red list with most endangered species
Endangered tree species and their characteristics per continent
| Region | Species | Place of Origin | Characteristics |
| Africa | Afzelia quanzensis | Angola, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Africa | Pterocarpus angolensis | Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Africa | Milicia excelsa | West and Central Africa | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Africa | Prunus africana | East and Central Africa | Valuable medicinal properties, threatened by over-exploitation and habitat loss |
| Africa | Strombosia grandifolia | West and Central Africa | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Middle East | Boswellia papyrifera | Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia | Valuable resin, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Middle East | Pinus brutia | Eastern Mediterranean | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Middle East | Pinus halepensis | Eastern Mediterranean | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Middle East | Cupressus sempervirens | Eastern Mediterranean | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Middle East | Juniperus excelsa | Eastern Mediterranean | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Asia | Dipterocarpus alatus | Southeast Asia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Asia | Shorea leprosula | Southeast Asia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Asia | Hopea odorata | Southeast Asia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Asia | Hopea pierrei | Southeast Asia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Asia | Hopea helferi | Southeast Asia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Australia | Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) | Australia | Ancient species, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Australia | Huon Pine (Lagarostrobos franklinii) | Australia | Ancient species, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Australia | Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) | Australia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Australia | Red Cedar (Toona ciliata) | Australia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Australia | Yellow Box (Eucalyptus melliodora) | Australia | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Madagascar | Dalbergia normandii | Madagascar | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Madagascar | Tambourissa trichophylla | Madagascar | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Madagascar | Canarium madagascariense | Madagascar | Valuable oil-producing nuts, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Madagascar | Ravintsara | Madagascar | Medicinal and aromatic properties, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| Madagascar | Dracaena fragrans | Madagascar | Medicinal properties, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| South America | Cedrela odorata | South America | Valuable timber, threatened by habitat loss and degradation |
| South America | Dipteryx odorata | South America | Fragrant seeds, threatened by habitat loss an |
Endangered tree species and their characteristics per place of origin
| Tree Species | Place of Origin | Characteristics |
| Dalbergia normandii | Madagascar | Moist, lowland forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable timber. |
| Tambourissa trichophylla | Madagascar | Moist, lowland forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable timber. |
| Canarium madagascariense | Madagascar | Moist, lowland forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable oil-producing nuts. |
| Ravintsara | Madagascar | Moist, lowland forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its medicinal and aromatic properties. |
| Dracaena fragrans | Madagascar | Dry deciduous forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its medicinal properties. |
| Cedrela odorata | South America | Forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable timber. |
| Dipteryx odorata | South America | Forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its fragrant seeds. |
| Swietenia macrophylla | South America | Forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable timber. |
| Cariniana legalis | South America | Forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable timber. |
| Brosimum alicastrum | South America | Forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its edible nuts. |
| American Chestnut | Eastern United States | Threatened by chestnut blight. Conservation efforts underway to restore. |
| California Condor | Western United States | Large bird of prey. Threatened by habitat loss, lead poisoning, and other factors. Conservation efforts underway to restore. |
| Interior Douglas Fir | Western United States and Canada | Threatened by habitat loss, disease, and climate change. |
| Atlantic White Cedar | Eastern United States | Coastal plain. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, and over-exploitation for its valuable timber. |
| Canopy Trees of Pacific Northwest | Pacific Northwest (Various species) | Ancient and biodiverse forests. Threatened by habitat loss and degradation, climate change, and other factors. |
These are just a few examples, and the list of endangered tree species is much longer. It is important to conserve these species and their habitats to ensure the survival of these unique and valuable resources.
The situation with endangered tree species can be concerning, but it’s not too late to make a positive impact. There are many conservation efforts underway to help protect and restore these species and their habitats. It’s important that we continue to raise awareness and support these efforts to help ensure their survival for future generations.
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