291 Sabah trees to be put on ‘Red List’: Department

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Forestry Department assessed 291 tree species to be put on the “Red List of Sabah Endemic Trees”.

Based on the assessment, around 70 per cent of the endemic tree species in Sabah are facing threats from climate change and severe weather conditions.These unique trees were classified as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable. On a positive note, around 66 per cent of the endemic tree species are considered to have stable populations.

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