Butternut (Juglans cinerea) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1
COSEWIC
Assessment Summary
Assessment Summary – November 2003
Common name:
Butternut
Scientific name:
Juglans cinerea
Status:
Endangered
Reason for designation:
A widespread tree found as single trees or small groups in deciduous and mixed forests of southern Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. Butternut canker, which has caused high rates of infection and mortality in the United States, has been detected in all three provinces. High rates of infection and mortality have been observed in parts of Ontario and are predicted for the rest of the Canadian population.
Occurrence:
New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec
Status history:
Designated Endangered in November 2003. Assessment based on a new status report.
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