Click here to open feedback window. Annex 2. Profiles of Tree Species: Asia 277 Calophyllum insularum    Guttiferae bintangor Distribution Indonesia (Irian Jaya) Habitat A tree scattered in primary colline rainforest up to 200m. Population status and trends The entire population is restricted to islands in Geelvink Bay. The possible exploitation of the timber would place the species in a seriously threatened position. The more imminent threat, however, is habitat clearance for agriculture and settlement (Eddowes, 1997). Role of species in the ecosystem The flowers are pollinated by birds and the seeds are dispersed by birds (Eddowes, 1997). Threats Expansion of human settlements, extensive agriculture Utilisation The wood is used for plywood, furniture and as a veneer (Eddowes, 1997). Trade The timber is possibly traded internationally (Eddowes, 1997). IUCN Conservation categories EN B1+2c according to Eddowes (1997). Conservation measures None exist. Forest management and silviculture Preliminary data from Peninsular Malaysia indicate that members of the genus may be slow-growing, taking 70 years to attain a diameter of 50cm. References Conn, B.J. (ed.). 1995. Handbooks of the Flora of Papua New Guinea. Malaysia: Melborne University Press. 1-292. Eddowes, P.J. 1997. Completed data collection forms for New Guinea. Stevens, P.F. 1997. Annotations to a listing of draft species summaries for New Guinea for the Conservation and sustainable management of trees project.