Study on Climate Change Impacts on Restionaceae Species in Jonkershoek, South Africa | Chapter 2 | Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Science Vol. 1

 The Cape Floristic Region (CFR), which includes the Restionaceae species of the Fynbos biome, is endangered by urbanisation, agricultural development, groundwater extraction, and climate change. As a result, it's critical to assess and monitor the impact of climate change on Restionaceae species. Because South Africa is a semi-arid country, hydrological considerations play a big role in determining species niches. The microclimate at Jonkershoek is investigated in this study, as well as the impact of climate change on plant species distribution, resulting in hydrological niche alterations. For the purpose of modelling species niche, this study creates its own unique microclimate hydrology information. At a microclimatic level, the Restionaceae species and their hydrological niche in the Jonkershoek research area are evaluated in a future climate change scenario. It offered evidence for the study's usefulness in understanding the effects of climate change on hydrological niche and species richness. Many studies have predicted range constriction and species losses since the CFR has been frequently used as a test example for modelling climate change impacts on biodiversity at the biome and species level. This research should be looked into further as a representative of climate change implications on the hydrological niche of Restionaceae species over time.

Author(S) Details

Danni Guo
Climate Change and Land Degradation Unit, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa.

Judith L. Arnolds
Climate Change and Land Degradation Unit, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa.

Guy F. Midgley
Department of Botany and Zoology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

Yoseph N. Araya
Department of Environment, Earth and Ecosystems, Open University, UK.

Jonathan Silvertown
Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Ashworth Laboratories, Edinburgh University, UK.

Charles F. Musil
Climate Change and Land Degradation Unit, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa.

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