Quercus thomsoniana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Quercus thomsoniana faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in the Himalayan foothills for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species is further threatened by unsustainable logging practices targeting mature oak trees for timber and fuel wood. Climate change poses an additional risk as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the specific montane conditions this oak requires for regeneration.
Habitat
This oak species inhabits temperate montane forests in the Himalayan region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in mixed broadleaf forests. It grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges, often forming part of the dominant canopy layer alongside other Himalayan oak species.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FAGACEAE
Threatened in Bangladesh
Frequently asked questions
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