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Urban trees in south-east England struggle with climate change
Original: Urban trees in south-east England can’t cope with the changing climate. In cities such as London, trees are already stru
Botanists warn that urban trees in south-east England, including in London, can no longer cope with the changing climate. Hot, dry summers are already stressing trees in cities, and researchers say many will need to be replaced with drought-adapted species. The findings raise questions about how councils plan green spaces and which species should be planted in future to keep urban shade and cooling.
Why now: Research highlighting that common urban trees are failing in hotter, drier summers has prompted debate about replanting city streets with climate-resilient species.
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- Urban trees in south-east England can’t cope with the changing climate. In cities such as London, trees are already struggling with hot and dry summers. Botanists warn that we need to start replacing them with drought-adapted species https:// mediafaro.org/article/20260929… · mf_magazine@mastodon.mediafaro.org · 4
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