Populus berkarensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Populus berkarensis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging and deforestation, as these fast-growing poplars are often targeted for timber extraction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency, which can stress the riparian ecosystems where this poplar typically grows.
Habitat
Populus berkarensis inhabits riparian zones and floodplains, typically growing along riverbanks and in moist valley bottoms. The species prefers well-drained alluvial soils and areas with seasonal flooding patterns that support its water-dependent growth requirements.
