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Range-shift refers to the movement of plant species' geographic distributions in response to environmental changes. Understanding these shifts is critical for predicting how ecosystems will respond to climate change and for developing effective conservation and management strategies. This research area bridges plant ecology with climate science to assess species vulnerability and adaptation potential under shifting environmental conditions.

Range Expansion of Rhododendron ponticum in Scottish Highlands

iNaturalist · 2026-02-19

Invasive rhododendron is advancing 2.1 km/year into Scottish highlands as warming winters remove elevation barriers.

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2.1 km/year range expansion rate

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Displacing native heather at higher elevations

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Winter survival at 850m (new threshold)

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