Outdoor Bouldering as a Source of Microplastics? First Evidence from Vegetation Studies

A research team from the BayCEER at the University of Bayreuth has experimentally investigated how the popular climbing discipline of bouldering affects vegetation and the surface structure of natural rock formations. In their recently published study in the scientific journal People and Nature, the researchers call for nuanced management strategies that reconcile recreational use with the conservation of rock habitats.