"'Our results show that the next 20 years are critical,' lead author Dr Rob Cooke told the Daily Mail. 'By around 2050, we reach a point where the choices we make on emissions and land use will largely determine whether Britain moves towards a much more degraded or a much more nature‑positive future.'"
"'For plants and birds, these startling figures are equivalent to more than three times the historic extinction rate in Great Britain,' the team said."
"'Even species that used to be common in our fields, including the corn buttercup, are now classed as critically endangered.'"
Experts warn that without immediate action, 196 plant species, 31 bird species, and 7 butterfly species in Britain could face extinction by 2070. This includes notable species like the merlin and various endangered plants. The projected extinction rates are over three times the historical rate. However, reducing emissions and adopting sustainable land-use practices can mitigate these losses. The next 20 years are critical for determining Britain's ecological future, with significant changes expected in wildlife if no action is taken.
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