Near Threatened

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There are 120 taxa in the category – Near Threatened:

Prumnopitys exigua Near Threatened

A valuable timver species from the cloud forests of Bolivia. Over-exploitation will eventually lead to this species being listed as threatened.… Read full species entry >

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Prumnopitys harmsiana Near Threatened

A montane species found in several countries of Tropical South America. Old growth stands are increasingly rare due to over-exploitation for its valuable timber.
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<p>USA: California; San Bernardino Mts.</p>

Pseudotsuga macrocarpa Near Threatened

A Californian endemic that may be susceptible to increased fire frequencys and climate change.… Read full species entry >

Saxegothaea conspicua Near Threatened

A monospecific genus endemic to Chile and Argentina. Logging and deeforestation has reduced its area of occupancy and population almost to the level that it qualifies for a threatened category.… Read full species entry >

Sciadopitys verticillata Near Threatened

A monotypic family whose sole species is restricted to Japan. Past logging and landuse changes have led to a fragmented population where most remaining stnads have less than 100 individuals
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Taxus brevifolia Near Threatened

Taxus brevifolia was the first Yew species to be exploited for the production of anti-cancer medicines. SInce the development of alternative sources the rate of decline has reduced.
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Thuja standishii Near Threatened

A medium to large tree valued for its resinous, long lasting timber. Past exploitation has led to an assessment of Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

Tsuga canadensis Near Threatened

This very widespread and abundant species occurs in many forests and woods in North America. In parts of its range, dieback is caused by an invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae). This has resulted in an asessment of Near Threatened.… Read full species entry >

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Tsuga sieboldii Near Threatened

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Widdringtonia schwarzii Near Threatened

Endemic to the eastern Cape Province of South Africa where past over-exploitation has greatly reduced the population; today the major threats include wildfires… Read full species entry >

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