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Cedrus

There are 3 taxa in the category – Pinaceae, Cedrus:

Old-growth trees, Middle Atlas, Morocco

Cedrus atlantica  Endangered

Endemic to North Africa where it occurs in Morroco and Algeria. The main threats include logging, fire and extensive grazing by goats… Read full species entry >
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Trees in Paphos Forest, Cyprus

Cedrus brevifolia  Vulnerable

Cedrus brevifolia is endemic to a very small area in the Troodos Mountains of western Cyprus; its very small population is prone to fire. The IUCN Redlist treats this taxon as a variety of Cedrus libani.… Read full species entry >
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<p>Lebanon</p>

Cedrus libani  Vulnerable

Native to mountains adjacent to the north-eastern Mediterranean coast in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. Threats include pathogens, fire, urbanisation, selective felling, activities associated with winter sports and grazing.… Read full species entry >
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