Tree species

Korea, Republic of

Diversity of tree species
FRA 2005 categories Number of species
2000
Native tree species 1,049
Critically endangered tree species 0
Endangered tree species 0
Vulnerable tree species 0
Data source: FAO, Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005.

Comments 2000

National classification of endangered species in Korea is expressed as Rare and endangered plant species which includes about 240 plant species where as the IUCN 2005 website for Red list does not indicate any species as threatened species.

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last updated:  Wednesday, April 28, 2010