Castanopsis wallichii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Castanopsis wallichii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Himalayan range, particularly for agricultural expansion and timber extraction. The species is heavily exploited for its valuable wood and edible nuts, leading to overexploitation of mature trees. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to shift upward in elevation, fragmenting already reduced populations.
Habitat
This large evergreen tree inhabits subtropical and temperate forests across the Himalayas, typically growing at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils of mixed broadleaf forests, often forming part of the dominant canopy alongside oaks and rhododendrons.
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Threatened in Singapore
Frequently asked questions
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