Click here to open feedback window. Annex 2. Profiles of Tree Species: Asia 261 Agathis moorei  Araucariaceae Distribution New Caledonia Habitat A species of tropical, lowland, moist, open forest occurring on shales, sandstones, schists up to 1000m. Population Status and Trends Scattered populations are found throughout the northern half of the island, mostly on non-ultramafic substrates. Substantial declines have occurred through overexploitation of the timber in recent years. Copal is also extracted at moderate levels. Role of species in the Ecosystem Threats Local overexploitation, clear-felling/logging of the habitat Utilisation Two grades of timber are produced according to their site of origin. The best quality is the heavy red kaori. White kaori is less durable and softer. Dammar or copal is used in the manufacture of paint, varnish, linoleum and turpentine. The species is also a good source of firewood. Trade The timber is sold as red or white kaori in mixed parcels with A. ovata and A. lanceolata, both endemic to New Caledonia. IUCN Conservation category VU B1+2c according to the SSC Conifer Specialist Group (Farjon et al., 1996). Conservation Measures Forest Management and Silviculture References Farjon, Aljos. et al. 1996. Discussions of the SSC Conifer Specialist Group involving the application of revised IUCN red list categories to conifer species. Jaffré, T., P. Bouchet, & J.-M. Veillon. 1996. Threatened Plants of New Caledonia: Is the system of protected areas adequate? Biodiversity & Conservation: 36. Keating, W.G. & E. Bolza. 1982. Characteristics, properties and uses of timbers. Volume 1. South-East Asia, northern Australia and the Pacific. Inkata Press. Laubenfels, D.J. de. 1972. Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et Dépendances. Paris: Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. 167pp.