Safeguarding native tree diversity through improved conservation and restoration efforts is at a critical juncture in Southeast Asia, as many tree species face threats from habitat loss, fire and climate change, among other human-caused threats. A new study has used a spatially explicit framework to identify species-specific priority areas for conservation and restoration among rosewood species in the Greater Mekong subregion, which includes Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Source: Phys.org