More U.S. Tree Species Than We Thought Are "Threatened with Extinction"
A new study created a comprehensive checklist of all tree species native to the contiguous United States.
Up to 16% of the tree species are now thought to be vulnerable, with 881 species being examined for extinction threats.
Arboretums can provide a shelter for tree species, including some that are currently restricted to the wild.
A study published by Plants People Planet estimates that between 11 percent and 16 percent of all U.S. trees are now threatened with extinction.
Over 700 new or revised assessments were created by the study's authors, who also updated the checklist of all tree species native to the contiguous United States.
The challenges of preservation in the United States have increased due to invasive pests and illnesses.
You could want to soon go for a walk in the woods in the interim.