Climate change turns Berlin gardens into Mediterranean paradise!

Climate change turns Berlin gardens into Mediterranean paradise!

in Cologne, as well as elsewhere in Germany, the flora is increasingly Mediterranean in the sign of climate change. A current report on rbb24 refers to the fact that warmer and dry climatic conditions in gardens And not only influence parks, but also constantly change. Mediterranean plants are increasingly in demand and get along better with the new weather conditions.

In recent years, plants such as the Hungarian oak, tree hazel and various fig species have established themselves in Berlin parks. However, the expert Derk Ehlert also warns of the threat of invasive species, especially the god tree, which originally comes from Asia. This type, which was planted in Central Europe around 250 years ago, has spread rapidly in the past decades and increases the native trees by depriving them of the light.

The fight against invasive species

The focus is not only on invasive neobiota in Berlin. There is also a lively discussion in Cologne about the correct way of dealing with these species. According to berlin.de , the EU Commission has already issued several regulations to counter invasive species. The implementation regulations adopted in 2016 aim to regulate the import and distribution of non-regional animal and plant species in the EU.

A total of 84 to 88 species are now on the Union list, which can have significant negative effects on biodiversity. The constant spread of these species makes experts listen to them, because they could endanger domestic flora and fauna.

The consequences of climate change

climate change not only influences the flora in urban rooms, but also has far -reaching effects on the entire biodiversity. This change is discussed at the upcoming biodiversity congress in Montreal, as reported in a current article ( Uni-frankfurt.de ). Here experts worldwide are struggling to find paths to stop the mass die of species that threatens 150 species every day.

The habitats are increasingly one -story due to climatic changes and human interventions, which means that many species are forced to avoid higher regions. Historical comparisons show that vegetation zones have already shifted by at least 200 meters, which puts the adaptability of many species to the test.