CR

New Forest Beech-lichen

Enterographa elaborata

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The New Forest Beech-lichen faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and acid rain, which alter the bark chemistry of its host beech trees and make conditions unsuitable for growth. Climate change and habitat fragmentation further compound these pressures by reducing suitable microhabitats and limiting the species' ability to colonize new areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ancient beech woodlands and mature beech forests, specifically growing on the smooth bark of old-growth Fagus sylvatica trees in humid, sheltered locations with stable microclimatic conditions. The species requires very specific bark chemistry and moisture levels found only on veteran beech trees in undisturbed woodland environments.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is New Forest Beech-lichen classified as Critically Endangered?
New Forest Beech-lichen is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The New Forest Beech-lichen faces severe threats from air pollution, particularly nitrogen deposition and acid rain, which alter the bark chemistry of its host beech trees and make conditions unsuitable for growth. Climate change and habitat fragmentation further compound these pressures by reducing suitable microhabitats and limiting the species' ability to colonize new areas.
Where does New Forest Beech-lichen live?
New Forest Beech-lichen occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to New Forest Beech-lichen?
The main threats to New Forest Beech-lichen are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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