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Mild UK autumn temperatures are triggering premature tree flowering, disrupting natural cycles and threatening the survival of pollinators.
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‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
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Mild autumn temperatures causing premature flowering and raising concerns for pollinators, say expertsTrees are experiencing an “early spring” because of mild UK temperatures this autumn, with experts warning this could cause long-term harm to pollinators.Last month was warmer than average across all parts of the UK, with October marking the ninth consecutive month with above-average mean temperatures. Continue reading...
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