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The effects of climate change on plant biodiversity can be predicted by using various models, for example bioclimatic models. [5] [6] Habitats may change due to climate change. This can cause non-native plants and pests to impact native vegetation diversity. [7]
The term "serpentine" is commonly used to refer to both the soil type and the mineral group which forms its parent materials. Serpentine soils exhibit distinct chemical and physical properties and are generally regarded as poor soils for agriculture. The soil is often reddish, brown, or gray in color due to its high iron and low organic content.
The soil is often shallow and can be toxic due to high heavy metal concentrations such as nickel, cobalt and chromium. [4] As a result of the harsh conditions and unique edaphic properties presented by serpentine barrens these environments support stress-tolerant plant communities characterized by distinct and locally defined plant species. [4]
Soils derived from serpentine are toxic to many plants, because of high levels of nickel, chromium, and cobalt; growth of many plants is also inhibited by low levels of potassium and phosphorus and a low ratio of calcium/magnesium. The flora is generally very distinctive, with specialized, slow-growing species.
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Soil with serpentine is poor in calcium and other major plant nutrients, but rich in elements toxic to plants such as chromium and nickel. [20] Some species of plants, such as Clarkia franciscana and certain species of manzanita, are adapted to living on serpentinite outcrops.
No risks to public health, EPA says. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concluded supplemental air monitoring in the vicinity of the Vistra Energy storage facility and said in a statement ...
As Serpentine WMA is one of the vital migration habitats for many species, the various issues relating to climate change will impact species survival and possibly species loss. [22] [21] The issues presented by climate change affect not only the Serpentine WMA but also the whole Fraser River Delta Ramsar site, which the Serpentine WMA is part ...