Thursday, 1 September 2022

False Fall?

In Autumn (Fall) deciduous trees normally shed their leaves. These leaves are often beautifully coloured, as the tree recovers useful materials before excision. Many UK trees are already dropping their leaves but this is an attempt to survive recent excessive temperatures and drought (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/e2-80-98false-autumn-e2-80-99-caused-by-summer-drought-spells-trouble-for-nature/ar-AA10YMs9). False Autumns are a sign that the natural world is struggling. Changes outside their normal synchrony, represent challenges for plant and animal survival.

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