Urban Topics from the Northern Forests Hub Region
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Urban Forests and Human Health Adaptation Menu
The Urban Forests and Human Health Adaptation Menu is a flexible resource that synthesizes a wide range of peer-reviewed research, evidence-based reports, and emerging best practices on climate…
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Adaptation Menus of Strategies and Approaches
Adaptation menus provide a curated list of adaptation strategies, approaches, and tactics to integrate the effects of climate change into projects.
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Urban Forest Vulnerability Assessments
Browse city specific urban forest vulnerability assessments within the Midwest and Northeast.
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Puget Sound Urban Tree Vulnerability
Climate change will impact the vulnerability and suitability of urban tree species in the Puget Sound region
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Considering Climate Change in Tree Planting
This guide provides a step-by-step process to help you consider climate change when selecting a tree for planting at a site and provides a framework to help learn about the projected habitat…
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Vulnerability Assessment of Austin’s Urban Forest and Natural Areas
Assessment of the vulnerability of Austin, Texas's urban forest to climate change.
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Storms and Stream Crossings
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…
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Shifts in Growing Degree Days, Plant Hardiness Zones and Heat Zones
Climate change is already having substantial effects on natural systems and the benefits they provide. Forest vegetation may face increased risk of moisture deficit and drought as climate change…
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Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu
The Menu is an extensive collection of climate change adaptation actions for natural resource management with tribal communities.
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Lessons learned from Urban Forestry Vulnerability Assessment: Chicago
This document describes a framework developed and piloted in the Chicago region to assess the vulnerability of urban forests and incorporate that information into on-the-ground actions.
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Demonstration Projects
Demonstration projects are real-world examples of how managers have integrated climate considerations into forest management planning and activities.