Species on the brink

This is not an exhaustive list of tree species on the brink of extinction, but a short list of tree species that BGCI has identified. We are able to develop custom projects based on tree species of a specific country or theme. 

Conservation Status
Threats
Tree Values
Countries

Drypetes porteri

  • Country:
  • India
  • Status:
Endangered
  • Threats:
  • Agriculture, Gathering of plants, Logging
  • Values:
  • Supporting Local Communities, Timber

Quercus insignis

  • Country:
  • Mexico
  • Status:
Endangered
  • Threats:
  • Agriculture, Livestock, Logging
  • Values:
  • Flagship, Supporting Local Communities, Timber

Acer skutchii

  • Country:
  • Mexico
  • Status:
Critically Endangered
  • Threats:
  • Agriculture
  • Values:
  • Supporting Local Communities

Aubregrinia taiensis

  • Country:
  • Ghana
  • Status:
Critically Endangered
  • Threats:
  • Agriculture, Fire & fire suppression, Gathering of plants, Logging
  • Values:
  • Food (people), Medicinal, Supporting Local Communities, Timber