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European Red List of Trees
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In this Saturday episode of Talking Trees, we examine the findings of the European Red List of Trees, a landmark IUCN-based assessment revealing that nearly 42% of Europe’s native tree species are threatened with extinction.
We discuss:
- The major threats contributing to this crisis, including invasive species, habitat loss, poor land management, and deforestation
- Geographic trends and country-level data, showing where conservation challenges are most acute
- The critical role of ex situ conservation, such as seed banks and botanical gardens, and the alarming gap in protection for many rare species
- Why native tree diversity matters for ecosystem function, climate resilience, and cultural identity
- The need for urgent, targeted conservation action, backed by policy, science, and public engagement
This episode is a call to action—protecting Europe's trees means protecting its ecological future.
Background information:
- RL-4-026-En.pdf
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Chapters
1. Introduction to European Red List (00:00:00)
2. Key Threats to European Trees (00:01:00)
3. Protected Areas and Conservation Methods (00:03:07)
4. Sorbus: A Complex Case Study (00:05:14)
5. Island Ecosystems and Final Thoughts (00:08:10)
6. Call to Action and Closing (00:12:17)
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