We're part
of the global fight against climate change. It is the single biggest threat to
the precious landscapes and historic houses we care for and in our latest video
(above) you can get a glimpse of the challenges we're facing together.
Our teams
are adapting to changing weather patterns and working hard to address the
damage caused by wild fires, heavy rain, increased humidity, high winds,
droughts and shifting shores.
Wildlife,
beaches, woodlands, archaeological sites, historic buildings, gardens and
parklands are all under threat.
Rising
temperatures are damaging some of the finest paintings in our care, while pests
and diseases pose a greater threat to collections, trees and plants.
Archaeological discoveries are also in danger of being lost.
We're
having to make building alterations to cope with flooding and manage the
effects of a changing coastline and rising sea levels. Almost three quarters of
the most important land in our care is vulnerable to climate change. Not only
do these landscapes support wildlife, they also store carbon.
We’re
tackling the causes of climate change by reducing emissions, caring for the
land that captures and stores carbon, nurturing wildlife habitats and putting
pressure on the Government to adopt policies that will help us all look after
the places you love to visit. But the scale of the threat is breathtaking, and
we can't do all of this without your help.
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