Climate Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability assessments determine the effects of climate change on natural or human system. To understand system susceptibility, these assessments consider exposure, sensitivity, and capacity to adapt. The USDA Climate Hubs, as a science delivery and a listening and learning organization, continually assess aspects of climate vulnerability in forestry, agriculture, and rural communities. The Climate Hubs published a series of regional vulnerability assessments which provide a baseline “snapshot” of climate vulnerabilities, along with management strategies to increase the resilience of working lands. These assessments also identify opportunities to reduce emissions and increase carbon storage. The USDA Climate Hubs contribute to the National Climate Assessments that assess how climate change affects regions and sectors across the U.S., now and throughout this century.
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Adaptation Management Strategies for Northern Forest Ecosystems in New England and New York
This guide aims to help managers identify potential adaptation management actions in northern hardwood, mixedwood, and…
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Climate Change Field Guides
The Climate Change Field Guides are designed to put useful climate change and adaptation information into the hands of…
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Michigan Forest Vulnerability Assessment
This assessment describes current and future climate change conditions and the projected impact on Michigan's…
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Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Synthesis for Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
An assessment of current and future climate change conditions and the projected impact on forest ecosystems in northern…
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Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Midwest Agriculture
Explore the extent of climate change in your state, hear how these changes are affecting agriculture, and learn about…
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Minnesota Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Synthesis
This assessment describes current and future climate change conditions and the projected impact on northern Minnesota…
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New England and Northern New York Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment
Findings from the New England and Northern New York Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment
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Central Appalachians Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment
Findings from the Central Appalachians Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment
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Central Hardwoods Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment: A Report from the Central Hardwoods Climate Change Response Framework Project
Findings from the Central Hardwoods Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment