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Forests & Woodlands Topics from the Northeast Hub Region

  • Carbon and Wood-based bioenergy

    Log truck

    Management activities can have a substantial effect on greenhouse gas mitigation that extends beyond the carbon contained within forest ecosystems. Content from the USFS Climate Change Resource…

  • Storms and Stream Crossings

    A newly constructed stream simulation culvert on the George Washington National Forest.

    Stream-crossings have a lower risk of failure if designed appropriately for the stream, and with consideration of current and future regional climate conditions. Careful evaluation of structure size…

  • Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu

    Tribal Adaptation Menu

    The Menu is an extensive collection of climate change adaptation actions for natural resource management with tribal communities.

  • Northern Forests Vulnerability

    Lake view from the forest

    ​​​​​​​Forests of the Midwest and Northeast significantly define the character, culture, and economy of this large region but face an uncertain future as the climate continues to change.

  • Economics of Gully Erosion Stabilization

    Hard engineering gully stabilization

    Stabilizing gullies is one strategy for adapting to changing climate. This case study evaluates the costs and benefits of restoring gullies on Last Resort Farm in Monkton, Vermont.

  • Planning for Planting

    Riparian forest buffers in Pennsylvania

    Design an effective riparian buffer during the off-season by using AgBufferBuilder to aid against intense rain events in the future.

  • The Future of Winter Roads

    autumn road view

    Recent warmer and shorter winters mean that winter freeze and spring thaw periods for roads are less dependable. Learn how this variability impacts industry, management and communities, and how a new…