There are links in this post to scientific based information on why the Western Joshua Tree is in need of state level protection. Please visit and read the links as you will get more in depth information to the threats to the plant like, habitat loss due to urban development, climate change, prolonged droughts and fire. For those folks who referred to the United Plant Savers website to see if the plant was listed on the AT-RISK list and noticed that Western Joshua Tree is not

If you have ever visited the Mojave Desert, you were greeted with the Dr. Seuss like memorable Joshua Tree with it's erect stem and it's branched densely cover of sharply pointed leaves, no one leaves the Mojave Desert without having seeing this plant endemic to the Mojave Desert. Travelers from all over the globe come to see this arid dwelling icon but many are unaware of its status and the concern of saving the plant. Please take a moment in reading on how you can help us p