Afternoon Drive host John Maytham chats to researcher Jennifer Fitchett.
- Climate change is having an impact on the flowering of the Namaqualand daisies, according to a new study
- Thousands of visitors travel to enjoy the annual flower display stretching from the Cape west coast up to Namaqualand
- Researcher Jennifer Fitchett says the annual bloom is becoming more unpredictable which could impact the flowering event and the tourism economy in the Namaqualand region
New research has emerged suggesting that climate change is altering the seasonal cycle of the Namaqualand daisy.
A study of phenological data spanning over the past 80 years has shown that the flowering season is starting in late winter instead of spring.
Researcher Jennifer Fitchett says the effects of climate change on Namaqualand daisies could have a negative impact on the flowering event and…