Narra

Narra is one of the country’s national symbols and all for good reason. Its sturdiness is
likened to the Filipinos’ unwavering spirit. Its wood makes a durable base for a lot of
furniture pieces, such as cabinets, drawers, to name a few. In its entirety, the tree acts as a
windbreaker to protect food crops as well. Unfortunately, studies done by the University of
the Philippines Los Baños revealed that there are only “several thousand [narra] left in the
world.”
Kamagong

One of the hardest types of wood is the kamagong timber or “iron wood,” which is also
known for its dark color. It’s also one of the most expensive woods in the market as it‘s
native only to the Philippines. Kamagong is critically endangered as well, but organizations,
such as Masungi Georeserve Foundation, have been making efforts to protect it by planting
more Kamagong seedlings.
Philippine Teak

Because of deforestation, the survival of the Philippine teak is in peril. It’s a small tree
found in Luzon and is often used for firewood. Because of its durability, the Philippine teak
is also used for construction purposes like flooring and paneling. One unique factor is its
ability to “withstand the effects of weathering and insects,” but despite this, the tree is still
endangered. And we have the illegal logging to blame for this.
Almaciga

According to the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in
Agriculture, the almaciga tree is one of Sierra Madre mountains’ endangered forest trees.
Its resin, a thick substance of a plant that’s converted to polymer, is used for making
varnish, lacquer, incense, paint, and printing ink, among others. To add, its high-quality
resin is known internationally as “Manila copal.”
Akle

Another tree that’s also used for house construction is akle, a medium-sized tree commonly
found in the lowland forests of northern Luzon and the Negros islands. It’s also an excellent
source for cabinets because of its color, grain quality, and durability. But like the others, it’s
been also named as an endangered species due to deforestation.

Credit to source:

https://nolisoli.ph/59664/endangered-trees-jchua-20190321/