Near Threatened

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There are 120 taxa in the category – Near Threatened:

<p>USA: California; Santa Lucia Mts<br /></p>

Abies bracteata Near Threatened

A relictual species confined to the Santa Lucia mountains of southern California. It is potentially susceptible to indirect effects of climate change and any further change in its status could lead to a listing as Endangered
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Abies cilicica subsp. cilicica Near Threatened

Endemic to the mountains adjacent to the north-eastern Mediterranean coast where globally it is Near Threatened but Endangered at a national level in Syria and Lebanon… Read full species entry >

Abies delavayi var. nukiangensis Near Threatened

Mainly found in the remote mountain ranges of southwestern China and northeast Myanmar where logging has had some impact. It is listed as Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

<p>Yulongzue Shan, Yunnan. Ex RBG Edinburgh</p>

Abies forrestii var. forrestii Near Threatened

A mid to high altitude fir native to SW China and possibly Myanmar that has previously been impacted by logging. It is assessed as Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

<p>China: Yunnan: Yulongxue Shan<br /></p>

Abies forrestii var. smithii Near Threatened

A high elevation species endemic to NW Yunnan and possibly extending into SW Sichuan. Listed as Near Threatened due to past logging and deforestation.… Read full species entry >

Abies guatemalensis var. jaliscana Near Threatened

Formerly known under Abies flinckii, this fir is native to southern Mexico where it is has a long history of exploitation as a valuable timber tree and for charcoal production. … Read full species entry >

Abies holophylla Near Threatened

Native to NE Asia where loss of habitat following extensive logging is one of the greatest threats. Its wood has a wide use including for plywood and veneer.… Read full species entry >

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Abies homolepis Near Threatened

Endemic to Japan occurring in central Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku where it forms an important part of temperate Japanese montane forests. Near Threatened due to past decline resulting from the replacement of natural forests with plantations and reduced regeneration due to Sika deer browsing.
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Abies kawakamii Near Threatened

A subtropical alpine fir restricted to a few areas in Taiwan. Climate change is likely to have a significant impact on this species. Currently it is assessed as Near Threatened… Read full species entry >

Abies spectabilis Near Threatened

One of the dominant trees in conifer forests distributed from Nepal to Afghanistan. Despite this, ongoing logging and deforestation have resulted in an assessment of Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

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