Natural History Wanderings

The BBC reports 

At least 30% of the world’s tree species face extinction in the wild, according to a new assessment.

They range from well-known oaks and magnolias to tropical timber trees.

Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk – twice the number of threatened mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles combined.

Read more at One in three trees face extinction in wild, says new report – BBC News