Did you know?
The greatest rate of climate change within the UK is predicted to be in the south-east, with current estimates between + 3-5°C.
Climate change has the potential to drastically alter the British landscape, with Oak and Beech woodlands completely dying out as the temperatures increase and extreme rainfall intensifies.
The way in which we use our public realm will alter with the onset of climate change, with more out door eating areas, seating areas and general areas of informal recreation, but there will be a need for shade and shelter with the increase in heat and extreme rainfall.
There are landscape architectural solutions to help alleviate the impacts of climate changes, such as Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), Green roofs, swales and other water attenuation features.
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