Climate change

The worsening climate crisis is another significant factor contributing to biodiversity loss in the West of England. Global warming and changes in climate patterns have severely altered our native habitats, making it harder for wildlife to survive as they adapt to these new conditions. 

Climate change can affect the growth and survival of plants, which many other species depend on. In the West of England, shifts in local temperatures, changes in our rain patterns and extreme weather events like droughts can disrupt ecosystems, potentially leading to the decline or disappearance of certain plant and animal species.

The West of England has seen an increase in the frequency and intensity of storms, floods, and heatwaves in recent years, and many of our native plant and animal species are now struggling to adapt to the changing climate.