Agathis borneensis

Botanical Description

Agathis borneensis is a large, evergreen tree that can grow up to 55 metres tall. The bole, which can be clear of branches for up to 20 metres, is up to 3.5 metres in diameter[ 329 Title The Gymnosperm Database Publication Author Website http://www.conifers.org/index.htm Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A vast amount of information on conifers and families of gymnosperms. ]. This species is one of the most valuable and sought after timber trees in Southeast Asia and it is traded on the international market. It also provides a high quality resin. It is planted on a fairly large scale in forestry plantations in Jawa, but only locally on a small scale within its native range[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Deforestation and targeted logging have been ongoing for many years, they have accelerated in recent decades, and are continuing to deplete the global population of this species, especially in Borneo and Sumatera which form the major part of its range. An estimate of 50% reduction between 1950 and 2025 is probably on the conservative side. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].