Physical Description
The Atlas Cedar is a large evergreen conifer that can reach up to 115 feet (35 meters) tall. It has thick, scaly bark and produces bluish-green needles in dense clusters. The tree also bears large, barrel-shaped cones.
Environmental Concerns
The Atlas Cedar is endangered due to deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change, which threaten its native range in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. The tree’s population has been significantly reduced by habitat degradation.
Other Information
The Atlas Cedar is a culturally and ecologically significant species in its native regions. Conservation efforts include reforestation projects and habitat preservation in Morocco and Algeria.
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