Weather changes causing chaos for UK flora and fauna, says National Trust audit

National Trust gave long list of species that have suffered in the past year

The disappearance of reliable seasonal patterns is causing chaos for the flora and fauna of the UK, a long-running annual audit of the impact of weather on nature has found.

Extreme weather events, from storms and pounding rain to searing heat and drought are putting huge pressure on animals, plants and the environment, the report from the National Trust says.