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| UK 'set for early spring arrival' | UK 'set for early spring arrival' |
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| Mounting evidence suggests spring is arriving early this year, according to Woodland Trust research. | Mounting evidence suggests spring is arriving early this year, according to Woodland Trust research. |
| The trust analysed the observations of more than 50,000 volunteers as part of its Nature's Calendar project. | The trust analysed the observations of more than 50,000 volunteers as part of its Nature's Calendar project. |
| The trust said some species of frogs, butterflies and plants have become "startlingly" active. | The trust said some species of frogs, butterflies and plants have become "startlingly" active. |
| However, it says this phenomenon has left certain species vulnerable to wintry weather, calling their long term survival into question. | However, it says this phenomenon has left certain species vulnerable to wintry weather, calling their long term survival into question. |
| Volunteers observed that peacock and red admiral butterflies were on the wing, there have been 100 sightings of frog spawn and four sightings of tadpoles. | Volunteers observed that peacock and red admiral butterflies were on the wing, there have been 100 sightings of frog spawn and four sightings of tadpoles. |
| BBC Environment Correspondent Sarah Mukherjee said: "Researchers say that if the species regularly start their spring activities early, their long-term survival could be threatened as they become far more vulnerable to wintry cold snaps." | BBC Environment Correspondent Sarah Mukherjee said: "Researchers say that if the species regularly start their spring activities early, their long-term survival could be threatened as they become far more vulnerable to wintry cold snaps." |
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