Jun 8, 2019 | Heat Related
Climate Experience: Bushfires have caused huge damage to the area. Explanation: Increasing temperatures and less rainfall have lead to greater forest fire danger.[1] Victoria has become substantially drier.[2] 2000-19 has seen 67% more total fire bans across Victoria...
Jun 7, 2019 | Heat Related
Climate Experience: Citizens have noticed trees struggling to cope with persistent heatwaves. Reports Include: Plane trees suffering defiolation along Thomas Mitchell Drive. Hakeas, Japanese Maples and Elms are also struggling in the area. Arborists reported double...
Jun 5, 2019 | Heat Related
Climate Experience: Citizens have noticed that Red Ironbark trees have seen an increase in failed flowering events. Explanation: Trees under heat stress struggle to grow and flower; they may also lose leaves and limbs.[1] The region has been getting hotter and drier,...
Jun 5, 2019 | Heat Related
Climate Experience: Citizens have noticed trees struggling to cope with persistent heatwaves. Reports Include: Plane trees suffering mass defoliation and limb falls. Local arborist reported he had double the number of limb fall call outs than any other year.[1]...
Jun 3, 2019 | Agriculture/Horticulture, Heat Related
Climate Experience: Winemaker has lost all crop due to bushfires and has threatened his family business. Explanation: Increasing temperatures and less rainfall has lead to greater forest fire danger.[1] Parts of the region have seen 200-300mm reduction in rainfall...
May 30, 2019 | Heat Related
Climate Experience: Citizen has noticed that forest are struggling to recover after being burnt three times in 12 years (2007,2013,2019). Explanation: Increasing temperatures and less rainfall has lead to greater forest fire danger.[1] Parts of the region have seen...
