What is Wollemia?
Q: What is Wollemia?
A: Wollemia is a genus of coniferous tree found in the family Araucariaceae.
Q: Why is Wollemia considered a "living fossil"?
A: Wollemia is considered a "living fossil" because it was recently discovered in 1994, but its fossil record dates back 200 million years.
Q: Where was Wollemia nobilis discovered?
A: Wollemia nobilis was discovered in a temperate rainforest wilderness area of the Wollemi National Park in New South Wales, Australia.
Q: What is the Wollemi Pine?
A: The Wollemi Pine is the popular name for the Wollemia tree. It is not a true pine but is related to Agathis and Araucaria in the family Araucariaceae.
Q: What is the conservation status of the Wollemi Pine?
A: The Wollemi Pine is classified as Critically Endangered (CR – D) on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List 2002. It is legally protected in Australia.
Q: What is the plan for the management of the Wollemi Pine population?
A: A Recovery Plan has been drawn up for the management of the Wollemi Pine population, with the overall objective being to ensure that this species remains viable in the long-term.
Q: Where is the Wollemi Pine legally protected?
A: The Wollemi Pine is legally protected in Australia.
