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Climate Change & the
Future of Local Parks,
Preserves and Gardens
Constance M. Vadheim - CSUDH (emeritus)
Palos Verdes-South Bay Group/Los Angeles Chapter
of the Sierra Club - 2017
April 26, 2017
2. 15 of the past 16 years have been the warmest
on record – that’s a trend we can’t deny!
© Project SOUNDhttp://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2015/noaa-analysis-journal-science-no-
slowdown-in-global-warming-in-recent-years.html
3. But, why worry about slightly warmer
temperatures (in Los Angeles County)?
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5. Predicting future climate: always difficult
Problems of scale:
Dealing with large scale/global
causes & effects
Small scale – what individuals/
states, etc. are interested in
Many factors (and their
interactions) are important
Some factors are unpredictable
(volcanic eruptions)
No long-term data on many of
these factors
We’ve never experienced changes
anything like this
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6. Atmosphere/ocean/sea-ice general circulation
models (AOGCMs)
Three-dimensional models of the
global atmosphere used in climate
modeling
Couple atmospheric GCMs (AGCMs),
oceanic GCMs (OGCMs) and
increasingly additional data.
Based on laws of physics
Complex – require big computers &
lots of time to run the simulations
Results are ‘checked/verified’ by
comparing to past/present
Used to predict the effects of
climate change
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Circulation_Model
Global atmospheric modeling began
in the mid-1950’s
7. Factors that go into currant AOGCM models
The hydrosphere: the oceans and
other bodies of water
The cryosphere: including sea
ice, glaciers and ice sheets
The atmosphere: composition and
behavior
The biosphere: the amounts and
types of animals and plants
The geosphere: tectonic
variations such as volcanic
eruptions and moving continents
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http://scienceandtheworld.com/2013/04/29/wading-into-the-fire-episode-6-climate-modelling-is-a-
tough-gig/
8. Hadley Model - average maximum temps
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http://eos-earthdata.sr.unh.edu/thumbnail_pages/tairmaxtc-h2.jsp
10. Most planners currently use data from several
models (and several scenarios) to predict
When models concur, the
result is more likely to be
correct
Can compare models and try
to understand the reason for
the differences – increases
our understanding of the
processes
Allows to ‘bracket’ what the
likely effects will be
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http://appinsys.com/globalwarming/GW_TemperatureProjections.htm
11. Cal-Adapt: California’s
climate change data/
mapping source
Developed by UC Berkeley's
Geospatial Innovation Facility
Data have been gathered
from California’s scientific
community, and represent
the most current data
available wherever possible.
Provides data and maps to
planners, researchers and
the public – Climate Tools are
easy to use.
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http://cal-
adapt.org/blog/2011/apr/13/global-
climate-models/
12. The Climate Change in the Los Angeles
Region Project
Series of studies by atmospheric
scientists at UCLA (and others)
Employ innovative techniques, applying
multiple global climate models to the Los
Angeles region
Goal: to provide detailed projections of
climate change (through 2100)
Why important? Direct planning at all
levels (National/state government to your
own backyard)
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Read about it yourself:
• http://research.atmos.ucla.edu/csrl//LA_project_summary.html
• http://www.kcet.org/news/climate_change_la/
• http://slideplayer.com/slide/6269865/
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6269865/
13. First Report (2012):"Mid-Century
Warming in the Los Angeles Region."
By mid-century, Los Angeles will
experience temperatures similar to
what we experience today about 75-
80% of the time (274-292 days a year)
If we don't reduce global greenhouse
gas emissions, Los Angeles will
continue to get warmer. By the end of
the century, temperatures will be like
they are today only 50- 65% of the
time (1 83- 243 days a year)
© Project SOUND
• hotter than normal temperatures will likely be experienced
primarily in late summer and early fall (our typical hot, dry period).
• December to January and July to August are projected to change
the most (relative to today).
14. What difference can a few degrees change
have on our local plants and animals?
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15. Thankfully, plants are pretty adaptable
(they have to be to survive)
Plants usually have several back-up
systems for dealing with specific
environmental stresses.
Local species tend to be adaptable –
we live in a fickle Mediterranean climate
Many local plant species tolerate a range
of:
Light conditions
Yearly precipitation
Soil nutrients & pH
Temperatures
Each plant species is unique – some are
more adaptable than others.
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16. In local Parks & Preserves, the direct effects of more high
temperature days (taken alone) will probably be small
We will only have 5-20 days > 95°/year
Many native plants have adaptations that
allow them to withstand some ‘high heat’
Local native plants programmed to ‘expect’
high temperatures in late summer/fall
But remember:
These are averages – some years will have
many more hot days & some will be in winter
Increasing temperatures lead to other
climate changes
Each plant is different – some are more
heat-tolerant than others
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http://www.energyatlas.ucla.edu/strategies/
World-wide, plant
species tend to be
affected (stressed) by
temperatures > 85° F.
17. Local Preserves are
affected by urban heat
island effects
Some microclimates are hotter
than the average (due location)
Suburban areas retain more heat –
and are noticeably hotter – than
surrounding rural areas
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http://www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/marsh-slide2.html
http://www.beverlyhillscitizen.org/archives/ballona.htm
http://www.c3headlines.com/global-warming-urban-heat-island-bias/
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We will likely see some direct effects of
heat on plants in local urban/suburban
parks, preserves and gardens
19. But temperature has important indirect effects
on plants as well…and some of these are
critical
All plants have optimal
temperature ranges – in general,
plants from hotter places have
higher ranges
Temperatures higher and lower
than the optima affect literally
everything a plant does:
Taking up water
Growing new leaves, branches
Producing flowers, fruits & seeds
Warding off pests & diseases
Timing of life & seasonal changes
Just plain staying alive!
© Project SOUND
http://www.intechopen.com/books/abiotic-stress-plant-responses-and-
applications-in-agriculture/extreme-temperature-responses-oxidative-
stress-and-antioxidant-defense-in-plants
temperatures just beyond the
optimal range can greatly affect
both survival and reproduction
20. Some local plants have lower optimal
temperatures Lower optima: [California encelia]
Often perennial plants that grow rapidly
in winter or early spring
Often flower in spring – but may in
cooler fall period
May be completely/mostly dormant in
summer/fall (but not always) – avoid
heat and drought
Includes a number of local shrubs,
perennials, grasses, bulbs
Give gardens/Preserves spring color
Higher optima: [Coast quailbush]
Grow and flower in warm weather of
later spring, summer
May be evergreen; shrubs w/ deep roots
Includes some local plants, warm season
grasses, some desert plants
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Calif. encelia
Coast quailbush
21. Studies on food plants document the effects of high
temperatures on food plants grown in local gardens
Food Plant High Temperature Effects (shown by research)
Tomato Reduced fruit number (with only slight ↑ temp)
Lettuce
Shortened growing season
Increased incidence of tip burn
Early bolting (flowering onset)
Stone fruits
Decreased fruit size and quality (effects of both
higher temps & decreased chill hours)
Citrus
Reduced frost losses and increased yields in N. CA;
possible decreases in S. CA
Grapes
Premature ripening and possible quality reduction
Increased yield variability
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Anything that affects plants will also affect the
animals that depend on them
Climate change will affect plants in local
Preserves and gardens (sometimes indirectly)
23. Heat is not just annoying – it stresses
most living things (including humans)
Greater risk of death from
dehydration, heat stroke/
exhaustion, heart attack, stroke,
and respiratory distress
By mid-century, extreme heat
events in urban centers such as Los
Angeles are projected to cause two
to three times as many heat-
related deaths as there are
today.
High temperatures stress living
creatures - from bacteria to
mammals.
© Project SOUND
http://leadingwithtrust.com/2013/06/23/are-you-a-
thermometer-or-thermostat-leader/
24. Garden strategies to combat heat: create
shade with trees, large shrubs & vines
Look closely at your existing trees
Are they healthy? Young enough to
survive your lifetime? In the right places
to provide needed shade?
Plant trees to S & W of buildings NOW
Choose trees/large shrubs that provide
‘value added’; fruits; habitat value; etc.
Choose water-wise native species if
possible
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Use vines and trellises creatively; native vines have many good
attributes in addition to their shade
25. December to January and July to August are
projected to change the most (relative to today)
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What can we expect (S. Bay)?
Warmer nights (on average) in
summer
Warmer days in winter (on
average)
Warmer nights in winter; fewer
nights below 45° F.
http://www.c3headlines.com/global-warming-urban-heat-island-bias/
https://www.zagat.com/b/los-angeles/7-new-outdoor-bars-for-sipping-around-la
The more heat-absorbing
surfaces that surround us, the
warmer the nights (whenever we
have sunny days)
26. Decreasing hours of chill: bad for W. Coast
agriculture
‘Chill factor’ – the number of
hours below a certain temperature
required to trigger some plant
behavior (often flowering)
Most important for fruiting
trees/shrubs, ‘winter annuals’ and
biennials
Fruit and nut production in
California will likely be seriously
affected
May also affect those of us
that grow ‘low chill’ fruits in
home gardens [Anna apple; Fuji
apple; Black Mission fig; Santa
Rosa plum]
© Project SOUND
DECREASING CHILL HOURS,
2070-2099
27. How will decreased hours of chill affect local
native plants (in gardens & Preserves)?
Some native shrubs from
slightly higher elevations, more
northern latitudes and the high
desert (which experience more
chill) will likely not produce as
well/reliably:
Manzanita?
Native cherries & other Prunus
? Coffeeberry & other Rhamnus
species
??? Hard to predict
Research is desperately
needed on native species that
provide food for birds & other
creatures.
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http://irri.org/rice-today/rice-feels-the-heat
Lots of research on effects of
heat on crop species – very
little on native plant species
28. Subtle changes in temperature can effect sensitive
systems – in plants and in the climate/environment
Global/local temperatures (including ocean temperatures) affect:
Precipitation: amount, timing and type
Winds: patterns, timing, velocity
Humidity: degree, timing
Soil conditions: moisture, organisms
Everything is interconnected
29. In fact, the last 5 years have been a pretty
good lesson in stress & ecosystems
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30. © Project SOUND
heat smog
drought
Santa Ana winds
unusual rain patterns
Yep, it’s all interconnected – small changes
in temperature can have big effects
31. Precipitation changes in U.S. : 1901-2015
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https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-us-and-global-
precipitation
Most of the U.S. saw
increased precipitation
The Southwest (including
S. CA) saw significant
decreases
32. The past 5 years have taught us about drought
All of California in some level of drought 2013-2016
Estimated Population in Drought Areas: 36,660,308
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https://www.drought.gov/drought/california
33. Yearly precipitation : hard to predict
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The period October through March tends to be wetter than usual in a
swath extending from southern California eastward across Arizona,
southern Nevada and Utah, New Mexico, and into Texas.
In rainy years, there are more rainy days, and there is more rain per
rainy day. El Nino winters can be two to three times wetter than La Nina
winters in this region.
34. Predicting S. California’s future
precipitation is challenging
© Project SOUND
Role of El Nino events is not
well understood – and they
have a role in our precipitation
We have complex topography
Our area lies right between
two areas on which most
models agree:
An area of more
precipitation to the north
An area of significantly
less precipitation to the
south
35. “21st Century Precipitation Changes over
the Los Angeles Region” - 2014
Major findings:
Probably about the same amount of precipitation overall
(some models suggest slightly higher – some slightly lower)
Continued high year-to-year variability
Less precipitation falling as snow (40% decrease in
snowfall) due to increasing temperatures
Higher wintertime stream/runoff flows
Need to capture/infiltrate to conserve as much water as
possible
For more see:
http://www.kcet.org/news/climate_change_la/downloads/LARC_PartIII
_V2.pdf © Project SOUND
36. Slight decrease or
slight increase?
Probably wisest to assume
somewhat drier conditions –
and less water available
for home gardens
Year-to-year variability
will likely increase
Plan for drought years
Plan enough flexibility to
deal with wet years:
Plant choices
Water infiltration/
conservation
© Project SOUNDhttp://cal-adapt.org/precip/decadal/
PV peninsula
Much of South Bay
Los Angeles average since 1877
thru 2012 (135 years): 14.98 inches
37. Local precipitation is influenced by many
factors
Large scale
Overall global temperatures &
temperature gradients
Ocean temperatures and
temperature gradients
Location of the Polar and
Subtropical Jet Streams
Many other factors, including
some we know little about
Local
Proximity to the ocean
Local temperature gradients
(specifically, desert vs. coast)
Elevation
Location in relationship to
mountain ranges
© Project SOUND
38. 2016: Where’s our El Niño?
Many areas are getting above normal precipitation. Why aren’t we?
Blame it on a strong mass of high pressure
Heats our atmosphere
Causes the wet, subtropical Jet Stream to
move North or South (keeps it out)
Brings us (you guessed it) Santa Ana Winds
© Project SOUND
Los Angeles Times – January 22, 2016
39. We can’t really explain why the masses of high
pressure have been so strong/constant recently
We do know they’ve influenced our weather –
significantly - for at least the past 4 years
That’s reason for concern – is this our new
normal?
Are the past 5 years a taste of things to come?
Many implications for Western L.A. County.
© Project SOUND
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_front
41. Local Preserves & gardens
are now vulnerable to heat
waves throughout the year
High temperatures are often
accompanied by dry conditions.
Santa Ana conditions constitute a
‘double (maybe triple) whammy’.
© Project SOUND
http://www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com/marsh-slide2.html
http://www.beverlyhillscitizen.org/archives/ballona.htm
http://theweatherprediction.com/weatherpapers/049/index.html
43. We needn’t discuss the direct effects of
drought on local gardens
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Longer ‘fall warm period’ – lasting well into December or
later in some years
? More variable/earlier onset of spring warm season
? Shorter rainy season
Drying winds
44. Plants are particularly sensitive to the effects of
temperature & moisture at certain stages of development
Seed germination
Development of the flower
(particularly the pollen-producing
organs)
Pollen production & viability
Pollen transfer (‘pollination’)
Actual fertilization process
(several steps)
Seed/propagule development
© Project SOUND
Note that all of these impact the reproductive success of a
plant – and ultimately of a species
45. Stages of the reproductive cycle have to happen at
the right time – timing is everything
Temperature
Soil moisture
Humidity
Light
Pollinator availability
Seed distribution system
availability
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So, over time, plants have modified their reproductive
cycles to synchronize with their local climate
https://www.filamentgames.com/reach-sun-lesson-3-plant-life-cycles-and-
reproduction
46. Plants regulate their daily and yearly behaviors
based on cues from the environment
Intensity and color of light
Periods of light and dark
Temperature
Soil moisture (precipitation)
Physical factors
Wind
Other, including chemicals in
the air, water & soil
Animals
Other plants
© Project SOUND
48. Many types of plant behaviors are temperature
regulated (in at least some plants)
All or none effects
Flowering
Fruiting
Seed germination
Timing (earlier/later) effects
Timing of bud-set; leaf-loss
Timing of bud-break (leafing out)
Timing of seed germination
Timing of flowering & fruiting
© Project SOUND
http://www.psycholawlogy.com/2013/03/04/psychological-detachmentthe-importance-and-benefits-of-mentally-switching-off-during-leisure-time/
49. What types of temperature cues do plants
use to regulate behaviors?
Number of hours below a certain
temperature in a year (chill factor)
Number of days above a certain
temperature
Number of consecutive days below a
certain temperature
The difference between high and low
temperatures in a 24 hour period
© Project SOUND
Plants use the most reliable cues (in their particular climate) to ensure
that key behaviors (like pollen production) don’t happen too soon
http://alecclayton.blogspot.com/2014/01/v-
behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html
50. What happens when ‘constant’
environmental cues change too quickly?
These are the questions that keep biologists and
Preserve Managers awake at night!
© Project SOUND
51. The ‘Perils of Pollen’: is pollen the weak link in
our hotter, drier, more variable world?
Direct effects:
Production of viable pollen
Pollination/fertilization (pollen
germination, pollen tube growth, and
fertilization)
Indirect effects:
Timing/development of female
flowers or floral parts
Pollinator availability (biologic &
abiotic)
Pollination/fertilization (pollen-stigma
interaction, fertilization)
© Project SOUND
The consequences of incorrect timing can be catastrophic
52. So what – I’ll just go and buy some more seed
© Project SOUND
http://www.thelittlegreenhomemaker.com/garden-primer-how-to-read-your-seed-packets
53. If a plant species can’t reproduce, ultimately
it will die out, at least in that area
© Project SOUND
Native grasses failed to
reproduce
Any plant species loss has the potential to affect all the animal
species which depend on it
54. The timing of a plant’s life cycle is not just
important for the plant
© Project SOUND
55. Plants, animals and seasons: disturbing new
trends world-wide
Many plant species are responding
to climate change by advancing the
onset of events in the yearly cycle.
The earlier onset of bud burst,
flowering, and fruiting could have
major impacts on timing-sensitive
relationships with pollinators,
seed dispersers, and herbivores.
Events that have long occurred in
synchrony may become decoupled,
which could especially impact plant
species with specialized pollinators
and seed dispersers.
© Project SOUND
56. We need also consider the direct effects
of climate change on pollinators, other
insects and reptiles/amphibians
Some species – and types of
animals – are more vulnerable
Animal reproduction and survival
are directly influenced by:
Temperature
Water
Soil moisture
Wind
Air pollutants
Both plants and animals are facing
new biotic challenges – pests and
pathogens
© Project SOUND
57. Air pollution: what can we expect in the future?
↑ emissions due increased population?
Smoke from wild fires
? More stagnant air
? More particulates (due to decreased
precipitation)
Because warm, stagnant air tends to
increase the formation of ozone,
climate change is likely to increase
levels of ground-level ozone in
already-polluted areas and increase
the number of days with poor air
quality
© Project SOUND
http://www.climatechoices.org/impacts_health/
58. Santa Ana winds & air pollution in western
L.A. county
Santa Anas (off-shore flow) mean
more air pollution in our area –
you may have noticed this
recently
? Longer season for Santa Anas
Maybe 20% fewer Santa Ana
events as winter temps in desert
increase
But even past records suggest
more extremes
© Project SOUND
http://www.achangeinthewind.com/2008/10/good-news-friday-global-warming-lessening-santa-
ana-wind-conditions.html
http://blogs.kqed.org/climatewatch/2011/12/01/santa-ana-
wind-season-may-be-stretched-by-climate-change/
59. Heat, drought and air pollution can increase
plant susceptibility to pests & pathogens
© Project SOUND
Polyphagous shot hole borer
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8170
60. Plant diseases
are changing
In both animals and plants, an unprecedented number of fungal and
fungal- like diseases have recently caused some of the most severe
die-offs and extinctions ever witnessed in wild species, and are
jeopardizing food security.
Consequences for local Preserves and gardens:
More severe effects of old pests (plants are less able to cope)
New pests adapted to the changing climate: temperature & precipitation
The past two decades have
seen an increasing number of
virulent infectious diseases in
natural populations and
managed landscapes.
61. Temperature & precipitation: the most important
influences on plant distribution
https://sites.google.com/a/burltwpsch.org/nhanmo-flomo-3/chapter-2
63. The grim realities: plant communities in a
time of significant climate change
Climate change is already impacting
plants and altering the structure of plant
communities.
Species that are particularly vulnerable
to climate change include:
Those with limited ranges and dispersal
abilities (long lifespan and/or limited seed
dispersal.
Some isolated or disjunct species
(including those isolated by human
incursion)
Plant genetic composition may change in
response to the selection pressure of
climate change.
© Project SOUND
64. The grim realities: plant communities in a
time of significant climate change
Evidence from historical plant
migrations (e.g. those that occurred at
the end of previous ice ages) suggests
that while some species will migrate to
areas with appropriate climates, many
plant species will not be able to
migrate fast enough to keep pace
with current rates of warming.
Some plant communities or species
associations may be lost as species
move and adapt at different rates.
© Project SOUND
65. The grim realities: plant communities in a
time of significant climate change
Increased invasions by alien species may occur, as
conditions become more suitable for exotic species whilst
native species become less well suited to their environment.
© Project SOUND
66. Some winners and losers based on our
five-year drought: local results
Winners
Large coastal sage scrub, chaparral &
oak woodland evergreen shrubs & trees
Local native sub-shrubs that are dry-
season dormant
Desert wash/seasonal riparian species
Native/non-native plants that got a
little supplemental water
Invasives: grasses, herbaceous weeds
Losers
Smaller local species: grasses,
herbaceous perennials; ?? some annuals
Riparian species
Natives from N. CA (in our area)
© Project SOUND
67. What will our climate be like in the S. Bay?
1. Slight overall incr. in average temperatures, # high heat days
2. Significant changes in the temperature patterns:
Hotter July & August
Warmer winter/early spring
Warmer night temperatures – and less winter chill
More year-to-year temperature extremes
© Project SOUND
68. What will our climate be like in the S. Bay?
3. Significant changes in the timing
of seasons:
Longer fall dry season (into
December or even longer)
Earlier spring (at least in some
years)
Shorter winters
4. About the same amount of
precipitation
5. More precipitation extremes:
droughts and floods
6. Timing of onset of rains more
variable
© Project SOUND
69. What will our climate be like in the S. Bay?
7. More rain/less snow as temperatures rise. ? less irrigation
8. ? More (or less) frequent Santa Ana winds (all year-round -
not just in fall/winter)
9. ? More smog
© Project SOUND
70. What will be the likely consequences for
plants and animals?
1. Some plants will be killed outright
by temperature & precipitation
extremes (including some that are
not really so extreme)
2. Some plants will have a tough time
reproducing, due to either direct
or indirect consequences of
temperature/precipitation
3. Changing seasonality may disrupt
long-standing synchronicities:
Plants & weather
Plants and pollinators
Plants and other beneficial
creatures
© Project SOUND
71. What will be the likely consequences for
plants and animals?
4. Some native plant species may not
survive
5. The biodiversity in local native
plant communities will change
6. Non-native invasive species –
especially those better suited to
the changing climate – will become
more of a problem
7. New diseases & pests (of both
plants and animals) will also affect
biodiversity in Preserves and
gardens
© Project SOUND
72. What will be the likely consequences for
plants and animals?
8. Temperature/precipitation &
pollution extremes will render
some plants more vulnerable
to pests, pathogens, etc.
9. Animals of all sorts and sizes
will likely be more vulnerable
to starvation; creatures
having more specialized
relationships with plants will
be most vulnerable
© Project SOUND
73. What will be the likely consequences for
plants and animals?
10. The biodiversity of creatures
inhabiting our Preserves and
gardens will likely change:
Due to direct effects of
temperature, precipitation, etc.
Due to indirect effects:
Changing plant community
Changing predator/pathogen
community
Dis-synchronicities that affect
breeding and food sources
© Project SOUND
74. Steps we can take, right now, in our
gardens (home, school, parks, other)
Plant a water-wise tree for shade
Choose water-wise natives over non-
natives
Better suited for our climate, soils
Provide better habitat
Re-think how we choose plants (gardens
are more ‘insulated’ from drought)
Choose native plants that are rare/
endangered
Choose plants that provide habitat (may be
critical in some years)
Choose hardy, drought-tolerant species
(may be less susceptible to pests/disease/
etc.
© Project SOUND
75. More steps to take
Let garden plants provide food:
seeds, fruits, vegetation
Plant with the seasons – it stresses
plants less
Change your watering strategy: good
deep watering in winter/spring [we’ll
have to educate our water
companies]
Be sure that every drop of rain that
falls on your garden stays in your
garden
Be vigilant about invasive weeds and
pests – certainly don’t plant any!
© Project SOUND
76. Difficult choices to think about for our
local Preserves
Should we water? When?
To supplement winter drought?
To allow us to do restoration in
dry years?
To keep key species alive
Some plant species will not be
able to reproduce in the wild.
Should we artificially plant
seedlings? Take other steps?
How do we prioritize species
when supplying rare resources
(like water)
© Project SOUND
77. More difficult topics for consideration
How do we define ‘local plant
community’ – static or changing?
How can we increase genetic
diversity in small, local Preserves
in times of climate change?
How best to maintain surveillance
for invasive species, pests,
pathogens? How best to combat
these invaders (in a way that
causes least impact on the
ecosystem)?
© Project SOUND
78. © Project SOUND
The past few years have been stressful
heat
drought
unusual rain patterns
Santa Ana winds
smog
79. But they have also taught us important
lessons (if we’re willing to listen)
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… and steps we can take (right now) to make
that future more pleasant & sustainable