rare tree

Many rare tropical tree species are restricted to a small, endemic range with very few remaining reproductive individuals. These species suffer from many threats. Conservation agencies often attempt to rebuild the population within the known endemic range of these endangered trees.

by Rachel Nuwer. The New York Times

By John R. Platt

For most species, an adult population of just 21 sparsely scattered individuals could be a pretty good indication of impending extinction.

For one critically endangered tree, however, the future doesn’t look quite as bad as you might expect.