Click here to open feedback window. Contribution to an evaluation of tree species using the new CITES Listing Criteria 24 Afzelia pachyloba Afzelia Distribution This species occurs in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria and Zaire. Habitat A. pachyloba is a rainforest species. Population Status and Trends There are only a few seed trees throughout its range (African Regional Workshop, 1996). Role of Species in its Ecosystem No information. Threats This species is heavily exploited. Utilisation Timber of Afzelia spp. in general is used for exterior joinery, flooring, heavy construction, furniture, vats and tanks. Trade A. pachyloba is an important commercial species in Cameroon, Nigeria and Congo (African Regional Workshop, 1996). Conservation Status IUCN Category and Criteria: VU (A1d) (African Regional Workshop, 1996) Conservation Measures FAO has selected this species for conservation action in Cameroon because of the heavy utilisation pressures on the species (Palmberg, 1987). References African   Regional   Workshop,   1996.   Conservation   and   Sustainable   Management   of   Trees   project workshop held in Harare, Zimbabawe, July, 1996. Palmberg, C., 1987. Conservation of genetic resources of woody species. Paper prepared for  Simposio sobre silvicultura y mejoraniento genetico. CIEF, Buenos Aires, 1987. (NOT SEEN)