Climate change poses a significant threat to ancient oak trees in the UK. By 2050, they may struggle to survive due to shifting weather patterns, resulting in declining populations.
Ecologist Charlie Gardner emphasizes that while many species are adapting by migrating northward due to warming temperatures, trees like the ancient oak cannot move at the same speed, putting them at risk.
Research indicates that species are migrating northward at unprecedented rates, with an average distance of 17km each decade, leaving slower-moving trees vulnerable to climate impacts.
The oak tree's centuries-old existence is jeopardized as fast-changing environmental conditions outpace its capacity for adaptation, exemplifying the contrasting challenges faced by flora and fauna in a warming world.
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