Climate change is causing warming temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns on Sakhalin Island, located in the Russian Far East. This has significant impacts on the island's flora and fauna. Rising temperatures alter the timing of seasonal events, such as the timing of bird migration or the flowering of plants, which can disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
Deforestation on Sakhalin Island significantly impacts the island's ecosystem, including loss of habitat for wildlife, soil erosion, and changes in water quality and quantity.
The loss of forests on Sakhalin Island can also contribute to climate change, as forests play an essential role in storing carbon dioxide. Climate change and deforestation pose significant challenges for the unique ecosystem of Sakhalin Island.

Using 4x5in negative film plates, a technology that has been around for over a century and is still used today creates images with a distinct, vintage look and feel, which can help reinforce the idea that nature is changing and that the past is disappearing.