Worcestershire Nursery Adapts Growing Practices to Climate Change
What happened
A large tree nursery based in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, produces over a million trees annually for garden centers across the country. The business, which supplies the market, is undergoing operational changes due to hotter and drier summers. Managing Director Stephanie James stated the company is phasing out some species and introducing drought-tolerant varieties, including cercis, lagerstroemia, and koelreuteria.
From bbc.co.uk
Why it matters
The adaptation involves significant operational shifts, such as using compost additives that reduce water consumption by 30% and implementing rainwater capture lagoons. These changes are aimed at ensuring the long-term viability of the production against climate risks.
The nursery is part of a regional supply chain that provides trees to garden centers and other buyers.
From bbc.co.uk
Who's involved
- WorcestershireA large tree nursery producing over a million trees annually for garden centers.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- WorcestershireSpeculative
The market relying on the nursery's supply could face potential shifts in available species and production volume.