survival of pests. This trend of increasing humidity and warmer temperatures is expected to continue, adding to the region’s challenge o f managing new and emerging pests.
Proximity to field edges increase habitat for voles and other plant pests.
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Climate Change: Water
It is often said that “climate is water”. Water is a key component in current and future climate challenges, and the amount, location, and physical state determine the impact of having too much or too little. Warming temperatures will change the state (liquid, gas, or solid) and demand of water. An increase in heavy rainfall
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