6.6 Negative Impacts to Plants and Animals

Although many changes and impacts to plants and animals associated with climate change have been observed, the direct links are at times hard to elucidate, and when they are apparent developing an adaptation strategy that can be implemented at the community level is a difficult and complex undertaking requiring collaborative research efforts between our community and other communities, and with researchers from various fields. In the absence of collaborative efforts our community will continue to monitor and report on the changes in the weather and environment we are observing and experiencing, and adapt as best we can.

6.6 Negative Impacts to Plants and Animals