Wetlands in temperate ecoregions

– Species affected by Climate Change –

Many freshwater species are directly affected by temperature increase or droughts. Other are affected by stressors, which are influenced by Climate Change, such as eutrophication. Others will benefit from temperature increase and colonise new areas.

Here you find a selection:

• Andromeda polifolia (Bog-rosemary)

  Scientific name	Andromeda polifolia
  Common name	Bog-rosemary
  Retreating / Invasive	Retreating
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, lakes margins
  Stressor type	Eutrophication, habitat destruction, lowering water tables, temperature

  Response description

  Native bog species, suffering from several stresses such as eutrophication and changes in wetland hydrology. Climate change is an extra stressor and may worsen hydrological alterations of wetlands.

  Secondary effects

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  Bogs

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Habitat restoration and improvement of connectivity.

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.

  
  

• Blackstonia perfoliata (Yellow-wort)

  Scientific name	Blackstonia perfoliata
  Common name	Yellow-wort
  Retreating / Invasive	Invasive
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, lakes margins
  Stressor type	Temperature

  Response description

  Increased temperatures, increased variability in lake water levels as a consequence of Climate Change and restoration of lake pioneer habitats lead to an extension of the species.

  Secondary effects

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  Neutral, oligotrophic waters

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.

  
  

• Drosera rotundifolia (Common sundew)

  Scientific name	Drosera rotundifolia
  Common name	Common sundew
  Retreating / Invasive	Retreating
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, lakes margins
  Stressor type	Eutrophication, habitat destruction, lowering water tables, temperature

  Response description

  Native bog species, suffering from several stresses such as eutrophication and changes in wetland hydrology. Climate change is an extra stressor and may worsen hydrological alterations of wetlands.

  Secondary effects

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  Bogs

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Habitat restoration and improvement of connectivity.

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.

  
  

• Impatiens glandulifera (Himalayan balsam)

  Scientific name	Impatiens glandulifera
  Common name	Himalayan balsam
  Retreating / Invasive	Invasive
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, lakes margins
  Stressor type	Temperature

  Response description

  Exotic species, invasive behavior promoted by increasing temperature and more frequent floods.

  Secondary effects

  Competitor for several native riparian plant species.

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  All kinds of wetland habitats

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.

  
  

• Narthecium ossifragum (Bog-asphodel)

  Scientific name	Narthecium ossifragum
  Common name	Bog-asphodel
  Retreating / Invasive	Retreating
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, lakes margins
  Stressor type	Eutrophication, habitat destruction, lowering water tables, temperature

  Response description

  Native bog species, suffering from several stresses such as eutrophication and changes in wetland hydrology. Climate change is an extra stressor and may worsen hydrological alterations of wetlands.

  Secondary effects

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  Bogs

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Habitat restoration and improvement of connectivity.

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.

  
  

• Potentilla supina (Spreading cinquefoil)

  Scientific name	Potentilla supina
  Common name	Spreading cinquefoil
  Retreating / Invasive	Invasive
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, river margins
  Stressor type	Temperature, restoration riverine habitats

  Response description

  Increased temperatures, increased variability in lake water levels as a consequence of Climate Change and restoration of lake pioneer habitats lead to an extension of the species.

  Secondary effects

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.

  
  

• Xanthium strumarium (Rough cocklebur)

  Scientific name	Xanthium strumarium
  Common name	Rough cocklebur
  Retreating / Invasive	Invasive
  Climate Region	Temperate
  Ecosystem type	Wetlands, river margins
  Stressor type	Temperature

  Response description

  Increased temperatures, increased variability in lake water levels as a consequence of Climate Change and restoration of lake pioneer habitats lead to an extension of the species.

  Secondary effects

  Specification of relevant ecosystem type

  Relevant ecoregion(s)

  13 (Western Plains), 14 (Central Plains)

  Mitigation measures

  Reference(s)

  Tamis, W.L.M., M. van‘t Zelfde, R. van der Meijden & H.A. Udo de Haes (2005): Changes in vascular plant biodiversity in the Netherlands explained by their climatic and other environmental characteristics. Climatic Change 72 (1-2): 37-56.