CLEAN : Highgate Cemetery seeks renovation amid climate challenges

The video discusses the balance between preserving cemetery heritage and supporting wildlife. It highlights the impact of pests, diseases, and climate change on the environment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive landscape plan. The plan should integrate horticultural expertise to manage the changing ecology while preserving historical monuments.

What is the main concern regarding the gravestones in the cemetery?

• They are being replaced with new ones.

• They are being affected by natural elements.

• They are being moved to a new location.

• They are being vandalized.

What is the speaker's main passion related to the cemetery?

• Building new monuments

• Developing new gardening techniques

• Organizing community events

• Wildlife and heritage preservation

Which pest has become more prevalent in the cemetery in recent years?

• Emerald ash borer

• Oak processionary moth

• Box tree caterpillar

• Japanese beetle

What is one of the key challenges mentioned in managing the cemetery's flora?

• Inadequate water supply

• Impact of climate change

• Lack of funding

• Shortage of volunteers

What expertise is needed for the landscape plan according to the speaker?

• Horticultural expertise

• Architectural expertise

• Historical expertise

• Engineering expertise

What is the main goal of the landscape plan for the cemetery?

• To increase visitor numbers

• To build new monuments

• To create a new garden area

• To manage the changing ecology

What role does the speaker suggest they play between nature and monuments?

• A builder

• A referee

• A historian

• A gardener