A new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) warns that over 16,000 tree species are at risk of extinction worldwide. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, more than one-third of all tree species are threatened due to logging, land clearing, and climate change. The report highlights the critical role trees play in supporting life on Earth and urges immediate action to protect and restore forests.

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