Forest clearance for farming is the greatest threat to tree species globally. The conversion of land for crops such as coffee, soybeans, and palm oil impacts ** percent of tree species, while ** percent of tree species are threatened by livestock farming. Approximately half of the world's habitable land is used for agriculture.
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BGCI. (September 1, 2021). Distribution of the main threats to tree species worldwide as of 2020, by activity [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/1219882/main-threats-to-trees-worldwide/
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