VUVulnerable
Korean Arbor-vitae
Thuja koraiensis
Declining
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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.
Habitat
Rocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in CUPRESSACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Korean Arbor-vitae classified as Vulnerable?
Korean Arbor-vitae is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Korean Arbor-vitae live?
Korean Arbor-vitae occurs in China, North Korea, and South Korea. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Korean Arbor-vitae?
The main threats to Korean Arbor-vitae are 5.3, and 6.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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