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<p>A comprehensive analysis of tree species’ conservation statuses across Atlantic Forest trees reveals high extinction risks. According to the report, roughly two-thirds of the 4950 tree species living in this biodiversity hotspot are threatened with extinction. This includes 82% of endemic species, which have quite limited geographic ranges. Based on these findings, the authors suggest that the conservation status of tropical forests worldwide may be worse than previously believed. Conservation efforts and decisions often depend on assessments of species’ conservation statuses. One such framework is the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, which categorizes species extinction risks based on a variety of criteria. However, Red List assessments require detailed data and considerable time and resources to produce on a species-by-species basis. As a result, comprehensive assessments of tropical biodiversity hotspots – where m
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