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.

Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change Workshop at the Colorado State Forest

Managers are looking for innovative ways to adapt diverse forest ecosystems to climate change. The Adaptive…

Adaptation Strategies and Approaches for California Forest Ecosystems

California’s forests are experiencing unprecedented stress and disturbances driven by multiple factors, including the…

Vulnerability Assessment of Austin’s Urban Forest and Natural Areas

Assessment of the vulnerability of Austin, Texas's urban forest to climate change.

NRCS practices can support climate change adaptation

NRCS programs and practices can help landowners achieve their goals while supporting climate adaptation. This series of…

FireCLIME Vulnerability Assessment Tool

FireCLIME VA is a tool designed to assess ecosystem vulnerability to the effects of fire and climate regime change. It…

Conservation Planning to Manage Alaska Yellow-Cedar

Climate change poses challenges to successful Alaska yellow-cedar management, yet the species is of high ecological,…

Forecasting Short- and Long-Term Southern Pine Beetle Risk in the Southeastern US

The most recent Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak Model (SPBOM1) was released by the USDA Southeast Climate Hub in April…