気候変動は高山植物に影響多く―。

【environmental issues】

　気候変動が植物の植生に大いに影響を―と。特に高山植物。根雪が少なくなれば、それだけ植物は困るし、だいたいが暖かくなればより下の高度で生えていた植物が高地に進出してゆく。

BBC Climate change blamed for declines in mountain plants 8 Mar 2023

「Climate change has likely led to the decline of some of Scotland's mountain plants, according to new research.

Scientists said many of the species relied on snow cover remaining high on hills until late spring and even summer to ensure a moist environment.

They also said plants that thrived on lower ground in warmer conditions were spreading to mountain habitats.」

　そんなわけで、70年前の風景と今の風景はえらく違っちゃっているかも―と。

BBC Native UK plants in catastrophic decline, major report finds 8 Mar 2023　By Georgina Rannard

「Parts of Britain's landscape today would be unrecognisable to someone who grew up just 70 years ago, a major survey of plant life suggests.」

　実際、私と父とで川魚の名とその実体とでずれがあったものなあ。そのうちどっかに書こうか。

「Non-native species have thrived while some native plants have been hit by modern agriculture and climate change.」

「They also call for "plant blindness" to be addressed, suggesting that people be taught how to appreciate and understand the importance of flora.」