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 29 percent of tree species, while 14 percent of tree species are threatened by livestock farming. Approximately half of the world's habitable land is used for agriculture.
Distribution of the main threats to tree species worldwide as of 2020, by activity
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BGCI. (September 1, 2021). Distribution of the main threats to tree species worldwide as of 2020, by activity [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1219882/main-threats-to-trees-worldwide/
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