ENEndangered
Redwood
Sequoia sempervirens
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequoia_sempervirens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine oceanic· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in CUPRESSACEAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Redwood classified as Endangered?
Redwood is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Redwood live?
Redwood occurs in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, and Canada (plus 39 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Redwood?
The main threats to Redwood are 1.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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