Sustainable Future Landscapes
Sustainable Future Landscapes
In recent years, there has been an improved awareness of the consequences of human activity on wildlife.
On both local and national levels there are examples of successes in protecting habitats and biodiversity.
- Farming is becoming more wildlife friendly
- Rivers and waterways are becoming cleaner
- Some threatened species are returning in greater numbers
But, now a new challenge faces our wildlife.
Climate Change
The future will bring rapid climate change affecting the potential range of individual species. For some species, the area in which they could thrive will increase, whilst for other species it may decrease.
Studies investigating the potential impacts of climate change on species and habitats in Britain have shown that:
