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Extension educator outlines climate-smart landscaping as Wisconsin grows warmer and wetter
Summary
A University of Wisconsin Extension educator reviewed state climate data and recommended drought- and flood-tolerant landscaping practices for Oshkosh and Winnebago County, citing rising temperatures, shifting hardiness zones and more extreme precipitation.
A University of Wisconsin Extension educator gave a presentation on landscaping strategies to adapt to climate change, summarizing state climate data and offering practical recommendations for homeowners and gardeners in Oshkosh and Winnebago County.
The educator said atmospheric carbon dioxide has risen from a preindustrial baseline of about 280 parts per million to roughly 420 ppm now, and noted that “climate change isn't a hoax. It's it really costs money and really hurts us.” The talk reviewed temperature and precipitation trends for Wisconsin, shifts in plant hardiness zones, and specific planting and yard-care practices to increase resilience.
The presentation drew on data from the state climatology office, the National…
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