Forests
The climate changes expected over the next century will have huge consequences for ecosystems and the benefits they provide, including the provision of wood and fuel, food, temperature and flood regulation, erosion control, recreational and aesthetic value, and species habitat, among others.
Climate changes are likely to affect important ecological processes that will, in turn, affect key natural resources. For example, temperature and precipitation changes could mean that insects, wildfire, invasive plants, and forest diseases will become more frequent in some areas of the country. The emissions that cause climate change also lead to air quality problems that put additional stress on trees.
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Investigating Sea Level Rise and Saltwater Intrusion in Forests
To better understand the risks and enable climate-smart decision-making, researchers at Rutgers University were engaged…
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Northwest Urban Forests and Climate Change
Urban forests in the Northwest reduce urban heat islands, making cities more climate resilient and environmentally just.
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Climate Adaptation Guides for Tropical Agriculture and Forestry
The objective of this NRCS-funded project Climate Adaptation Guides for Tropical Agriculture and Forestry is to develop…
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Sightline: Forests, Climate, and a Changing Marketplace
Sightline is a four-part review of recent global climate and sustainability regulations and frameworks affecting the…
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The Pulse: Forests and Climate in the News
The Pulse: Forests and Climate in the News is your source for key climate, carbon and energy news relevant to forestry…
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California Southern Sierra Reforestation Symposium 2022
In the past decade alone, the Southern Sierra region has experienced extensive tree mortality, severe drought, a bark…
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Climate Change and Wildfire in Alaska
In Alaska, the risk of large, frequent, and severe wildfires is increasing as rapidly warming temperatures and longer…
