A paper prepared by Malin Rivers, Adrian C. Newton, and Sara Oldfield along with Global Tree Assessment Contributors, presents a brief overview of current knowledge regarding the number of tree species that are threatened with extinction and the threats that affect them. The paper also explains the potential implications of tree extinctions, both in terms of the functioning of the biosphere and in terms of human well-being. This assessment is based on recent progress in evaluation of the extinction risks to tree species — the Global Tree Assessment (GTA), which for the first time enables us to provide a comprehensive … Continue reading Almost 30% Of Tree Species Threatened To Extinction, Scientists Warn Of A Worldwide Disaster