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Over 8000 tree species, 10% of
the world's total, are threatened with extinction.
Destruction of woodland and forest and unsustainable
felling of valuable timbers are causing the loss of
many important species. Very few of these endangered
trees are being conserved in the wild. The Global
Trees Campaign, a joint initiative between Fauna &
Flora International (FFI), Botanic Gardens
Conservation International (BGCI) and the UNEP World
Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in
association with other partners around the world, is
drawing attention to this global problem and finding
solutions.
 The Global Trees Campaign aims
to save the world's most threatened tree species and
their habitats through provision of information,
conservation action and support for sustainable use. The
campaign focuses on trees as flagship species for conservation of ecosystems and
landscapes, and enables local people to carry out rescue and sustainable use operations.
We are working in partnership with organizations around the world to save endangered
trees.
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