In the second part of our series on endangered species, CNN examines the force behind the movement to weaken the Endangered Species Act.

CNN: Is Endangered Species Act in danger? - Sept. 26, 1995

The Juniper forest ecosystem of Ziarat-Pakistan is reputed to be the oldest and world's second largest, and harbors some of the unique species of Juniperusexcelsapolycarpu.

UNESCO: NATURAL SCIENCES

The second is that accurate global DNA maps exist only for about 20 species of tree, and the tests are no use unless you know what you are looking for.

ECONOMIST: Genetic testing of wood can curb illegal logging