A new release from The International Union for the Conservation of Nature announced that at least 40% of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction.
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00:00A new release from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature
00:03announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction.
00:09The assessment determined that at least 16,425 of the 47,282 evaluated species
00:19are at risk of extinction. More than 2,000 of those endangered species
00:23are used for medicines, food and fuel.
00:26The Director General of the IUCN said in a statement,
00:30Trees are essential to support life on Earth through their vital role in ecosystems,
00:35and millions of people depend on them for their lives and livelihoods.
00:39The IUCN discovered tree species are at risk of extinction in 192 countries around the world,
00:47and those facing the most threat are on islands.
00:50Climate change, urban development and deforestation put trees at risk
00:54in the tropics due to their higher risk of storms or other natural disasters.
00:59Some countries like Ghana and Colombia already have national strategies in place,
01:04but experts emphasize the need for governments and companies to support reforestation efforts.