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RESOURCES
Whether you are researching a thesis, searching for teaching resources, or browsing out of curiosity, this section provides up-to-the-minute species information, practical educational materials to download, and details of organizations whose activities are related to the Global Trees Campaign or relevant to tree conservation as a whole.
The Red List of Mexican Cloud Forest Trees (2011)
The cloud forests of Mexico are exceptionally botanically diverse with 2,800 recorded plant species 25% of which are trees. However, deforestation is threatening these forests and the unique and valuable trees within them. This report assesses 762 tree species, representing 85 botanical families and finds that over 60% threatened with extinction to some extent. Download the report (3 MB)
The Red List of Rhododendrons (2011)
Rhododendrons are stunning horticultural plants, beloved of gardeners around the world and cultivated throughout temperate regions. In the wild they are mainly associated with centres of diversity in the Himalayas and in South East Asia, where they form important components of montane ecosystems. This publication assessed 1153 rhododendrons, finding 316 to be threatened with extinction in the wild. Download the report (5 MB)
The Red List of Maples (2009)
Maples are of global importance for their timber, their ecological and ornamental value, and as the source of maple syrup. This publication assessed 119 maple species using the IUCN Red List criteria and found that nearly a third are under threat of extinction in their native habitats. Download the report (4.72 MB)
The Red List of Trees of Central Asia (2009)
Central Asia is a vast region of contrasting landscapes, home to many habitats such as the unique and threatened fruit and nut forests. This publication assessed 96 Central Asian species using the IUCN Red List criteria. Download the report (621 Kb) Download the report in Russian (1.08 MB)
The Red List of Oaks (2007)
Oaks are of global importance economically, ecologically and symbolically but are threatened with extinction in several countries. This publication assessed 208 of the 500 oak species found worldwide using the IUCN Red List criteria. Download the report (621 Kb)
The Red List of Magnoliaceae (2007)
Magnolias are among the most ancient groups of flowering plants and have long been cultivated by people for timber, food, medicine and as an ornamental. This report applied the IUCN criteria and categories to 151 of the 245 Magnolia species known globally. Download the report (pdf, 2MB)
The Red List of Trees of Guatemala (2006)
The flora of Guatemala is one of the richest and most varied in the world, with both a high degree of endemism and a high level of threat. This publication was the first complete assessment of all Guatemala’s woody plants against the IUCN categories and criteria. Download The Red List of Trees of Guatemala
The Red List of Endemic Trees and Shrubs of Ethiopia and Eritrea (2005)
The East African countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea have one of the richest assemblages of plants in the African continent. This publication was the first complete assessment of the endemic tree species in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Download the Red List of Endemic Trees & Shrubs of Ethiopia and Eritrea (pdf, 1.24M)
Status and Sustainable Use of Mahogany in Central America (2006)
This report consists of a synthesis of a study of the status and sustainable use of mahogany in Nicaragua and information and outcomes from a regional workshop on the sustainable use of mahogany in the Central American region, organised in collaboration with the Nicaraguan government.
Towards a Global Tree Conservation Atlas (2003)
This Defra sponsored publication, part of the UNEP-WCMC Biodiversity series‘, highlights the plight of five ‘flagship’ species which the Global Trees Campaign is working hard to save. Download here (1.5MB).
Medicinal Plants Plants for life: Medicinal plant conservation and botanic gardens (2006)
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) have produced a report highlighting medicinal plant species considered to be most at risk . BGCI has used this information to develop new programmes to address the concerns.
Reducing Wood Waste in the UK An Introduction to Wood Waste in the UK (2001)
FFI has conducted research into the generation and disposal of wood waste in the UK, together with opportunities and constraints in the sector. A survey of local authorities and leading waste management companies was carried out to ascertain the level of wood recycling activities. Download here (132Kb)
Reducing Wood Waste in Furniture Manufacture (2003)
Written by Alistair Bromhead, this 28 page report is designed to help furniture manufacturing companies reduce the amount of waste they create and in doing so, reduce costs. Download here (350Kb)
UK National Directory of Reclaimed Furniture Suppliers (2003) - THIS PUBLICATION IS NOW OUT OF DATE AND HAS BEEN REMOVED but please email globaltrees@fauna-flora.org if you would like an electronic copy.
This publication aimed to promote the use of furniture made from reclaimed wood, by helping the consumer to track down such items. The directory highlights the environmental advantages of re-using old timber in the manufacture of new furniture and emphasizing its aesthetic appeal.
Soundwood
Requiem or Revival - SoundWood Video
A documentary film outlining the central issues concerning the use of threatened tree species in musical instrument manufacture. Including interviews with tree specialists, instrument makers and musicians.
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SoundWood musical trees of the world wall chart
Packed full with facts and stunning images this educational wall chart provides a visual guide mapping the journeys of SoundWood trees from their native habitats to the musical instrument they become. You can download the wallchart here (PDF 523k), or to order a poster, contact globaltrees@fauna-flora.org
Oryx Publications
These articles are reproduced by kind permission of Oryx, the International Journal of Conservation. For more information about the journal visit www.oryxthejournal.org
• Choices for tree conservation (Oldfield, 2008) download pdf
• Conservation through utilization: a case study of the Vulnerable Abies guatemalensis in Guatemala (Andersen et al, 2008) download pdf
• Does commercialization of a non-timber forest product reduce ecological impact? A case study of the Critically Endangered Aquilaria crassna in Lao PDR (Jensen and Meilby, 2008) download pdf
• Seeing the wood for the trees: an assessment of the impact of participatory forest management on forest condition in Tanzania (Blomley et al . 2008) download pdf
• Conservation of tree species through sustainable use: how can it be achieved in practice? (Newton, 2008) download pdf
• Can non-timber forest products solve livelihood problems? A case study from Periyar Tiger Reserve, India (Gubbi and Macmillan, 2008) download pdf
• Forest certification in Amazonia: standards matter (Schulze et al, 2008) download pdf
