Cherry birch (Betula lenta) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

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Assessment summary

Assessment Summary – April 2006

Common name:
Cherry birch

Scientific name:
Betula lenta

Status:
Endangered

Reason for designation:
A widespread deciduous tree of eastern North America that is known from a single small population in Ontario. This population has declined considerably over the past four decades with fewer than 15 trees remaining in the wild. Its habitat is surrounded by residential development and the population is at continued risk from storms, erosion and habitat loss and degradation.

Occurrence:
Ontario

Status history:
Designated Endangered in April 2006. Assessment based on a new status report.

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