Climate change and British woodland
(2005)
Forestry Commission
Information note on how environmental changes may affect the growth of trees
Summary
The global climate is
changing as a result of human activity, caused primarily by the
increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The
most recent predictions for the UK suggest an increase in
temperature and changes in rainfall patterns, wind speed, cloud
cover and humidity. This Information Note explains how these
environmental changes may affect the growth of trees, including the
distribution of individual species. Implications for woodland
management and practice are outlined, and guidance is given on
climate change adaptation.
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Please cite as: Forestry Commission, (2005), Climate change and British woodland