Hopea nervosa
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hopea nervosa faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive logging and conversion of its lowland dipterocarp forest habitat for palm oil plantations and agricultural development. The species' valuable timber has made it a target for selective logging, while its restricted range in Peninsular Malaysia makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation. Illegal logging activities continue to threaten remaining populations despite protected area designations.
Habitat
Hopea nervosa is endemic to the lowland dipterocarp forests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. The species requires the humid, shaded conditions of intact forest canopy and is associated with well-drained soils on hillsides and ridges.