Click here to open feedback window. Annex 2. Profiles of Tree Species: Asia 279 Calophyllum waliense    Guttiferae Distribution Papua New Guinea (Bismarck Archipelago) Habitat Trees are scattered in tropical moist non-seasonal forest on ridges. It is often found in Calophyllum forest between 100 and 550m. Population Status and Trends Restricted to Manus Island, the species is vulnerable to habitat destruction and logging. The island has been heavily exploited for its timber resources (Eddowes, 1997). Role of Species in the Ecosystem The flowers are pollinated by insects and the seeds are dispersed by bats and birds (Eddowes, 1997). Threats Clear felling/logging Utilisation The wood is used as a veneer and for furniture and plywood (Eddowes, 1997). Trade The timber is possibly present in minor international trade (Eddowes, 1997). The timber is traded in Papua New Guinea as calophyllum. In 1995 Papua New Guinea recorded the export of 231,000m³ of calophyllum logs, valued at an average price of US$156/m³ (ITTO, 1997). IUCN Conservation category EN B1+2abcde according to Eddowes (1997). Conservation Measures None exist Forest Management and Silviculture This species is not found in cultivation (Eddowes, 1997). 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.