endemic trees
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Over half of Europe’s endemic trees face extinction
Publicerad: Friday, 4 October, 2019 - 07:26Etiketter: ForestryOver half (58%) of Europe’s endemic trees are threatened with extinction, according to assessments of the state of the continent’s biodiversity published today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The introduction of invasive species, unsustainable logging and urban development are key threats causing the decline of tree species such as the horse-chestnut across Europe. / IUCNLäs mer