Dyer's Broom
CR

Dyer's Broom

Genista tinctoria

Unknown

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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.

Woodwaxen faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which has eliminated much of its traditional grassland habitat. The species is further threatened by changes in land management practices, particularly the cessation of traditional grazing and mowing regimes that maintained the open conditions it requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Woodwaxen occupies dry grasslands, heathlands, chalk downs, and coastal dunes, typically on well-drained, nutrient-poor soils. The species thrives in open, sunny locations maintained by traditional grazing or mowing, often found on calcareous and sandy substrates from sea level to moderate elevations.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dyer's Broom classified as Critically Endangered?
Dyer's Broom 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. Woodwaxen faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which has eliminated much of its traditional grassland habitat. The species is further threatened by changes in land management practices, particularly the cessation of traditional grazing and mowing regimes that maintained the open conditions it requires.
Where does Dyer's Broom live?
Dyer's Broom 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 Dyer's Broom?
The main threats to Dyer's Broom 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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