Botanical gardens lost 400 trees during 2022 drought, prompting research in potential loss in coming decades
A Hungarian oak tree at Kew Gardens. Oak trees sourced from hotter European climates may be more resilient than English oaks.A Hungarian oak tree at Kew Gardens. Oak trees sourced from hotter European climates may be more resilient than English oaks.More than half of the tree species at Kew’s Royal Botanical Gardens are at risk of death because of climate breakdown, a study by the public body has found.says it houses the largest botanical collection in the world.
Kew is particularly vulnerable as much of its planting was done at least 100 years ago, when future climate scenarios were not considered. The site was thought to have a specific and stable climate that supported trees that liked damp soil. Climate modelling by Kew drawing on specific projections for west London and weather station records from the botanical gardens have been combined with global tree data and details of existing plant collections, alongside empirical testing.
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