Eighty-one percent of the world's oak species are on the verge of extinction

New York, December 31, 2020, Thursday

According to a report released by the Global Tree Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, 71% of oak species are on the verge of extinction. The report describes about 200 species of oak, including the number of trees and warns of the impending danger. Scientists believe that the seriousness of this report must be understood in order to preserve and protect the species of oak trees.

According to the information received, the risk of extinction of oak is higher in terms of percentage than mammals and birds. Therefore, there is an urgent need to protect endangered species. According to the Botanic Garden Conservation International, more than 200 species of birds such as kayaks, worms, lichens and mammals in Britain alone depend on food and habitat for native oak. If the oak becomes extinct, the rest of the species will be adversely affected. More than 200 species of oak have been identified, some of which are extremely strong and fibrous. Oak is therefore widely used in furniture making.

Oak leaves are grooved, the fruit is usually round and pointed at the top. Oak is found in the East, from Malaysia to the Himalayas and the Caucasus, from Sicily to the Arctic, North America, and India. More than seven species are endangered in China as oak trees are being cut down for wood. The oak tree has since declined in Mexico, Vietnam and the United States.

If we talk about India, there are a total of 21 species, of which 7 are on the verge of extinction. Most climatic changes are responsible for the extinction of various species of oak. In addition, fast-spreading diseases and pests have damaged oak. In Southeast Asia, agriculture and urbanization are responsible for deforestation, of which oak is no exception.