Rural & Urban Communities
People living in a particular area with common interests make up a community. Rural and urban areas are composed of a number of communities including Tribal members, Tribal nations, recreationists, farmers, hikers, ranchers, natural resource managers, foresters, and many others. Both rural and urban areas will experience warmer temperatures due to climate change yet these areas and communities within them have different needs, issues, abilities and interests.
To assist different communities to adapt and mitigate the effects of a changing climate the USDA has a number of resources and programs available including those to assist with food security and adaptation planning. Tribal nations are sovereign nations and the USDA has a variety of resources available for Tribal nations and Tribal members to assist them.
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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…
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Climate Change and Wild Foods in Alaska
Climate change is altering the abundance and location of a variety of wild foods in Alaska, affecting food security.
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Urban Heat Islands in the Northwest
Urban areas are heating up faster than rural areas, affecting public health and increasing energy demands in the…
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A Clearinghouse for Urban and Community Forestry Resources in the Southwest Region
The Southwest Climate Hub has developed an Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) database to house helpful resources and…
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Tribal Food Sovereignty and Climate Change in the Northwest
Food sovereignty is important to Northwest Tribal Nations. However, it is being affected by climate change.
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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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Reducing Urban Heat through Tree Planting in Boise
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights Boise, Idaho’s tree planting campaign to reduce urban heat, offset…
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An Assessment of Programs that Incentivize Ecosystem Services across the Northeast
New research identifies the range of incentive programs available for Northeast producers to engage in sustainable…
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USDA-EU DG AGRI Collaboration Platform on Agriculture
USDA and the European Union Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development have agreed upon the 2023 work…