Information and Tools for Land Managers

Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Forest Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis for the U.S. Forest Sector

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that synthesizes the scientific literature on climate change effects and adaptation strategies for U.S. forests. This synthesis was created as an input to the National Climate Assessment, which has been released as a draft for public comment. ~Posted February 2013

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Long-Term Studies on Climate Change in a Northern Hardwood Forest

This overview of results from long-term research at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest outlines some of the complex interactions that ultimately determine the effects of climate change on ecosystems. ~Posted January 2013

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Climate Impacts on Winter Tourism

Read about the impact of warmer winters, reduced snowfall, and shorter snow seasons on the approximately $12.2 billion dollar U.S. winter tourism industry, in this recent report. ~Posted January 2013

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Management opportunities for enhancing terrestrial carbon dioxide sinks

Read an overview of terrestrial biological carbon sequestration and the potential for forestry, agriculture, and use of biomass-based fuels to augment natural carbon sinks. ~Posted January 2013

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Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation

Released in March of 2012, this special report of the IPCC discusses the relationship between climate change and extreme weather and climate events, what these events might mean for societies, and options for managing the risks posed by impacts and disasters. ~Posted October 2012

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Climate Change and Native Hawiian Shrimp

Hawaiian climate is projected to become warmer and drier, meaning less water in streams. Richard McKenzie of the Pacific Southwest Research Station talks about the potential effects on native stream- dwellers and how management of the surrounding landscape might alleviate some of these effects. ~Posted October 2012

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Changing climate, changing forests: The impacts of climate change on forests of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada

A recent report outlines the effects of climate change on forests in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, and concludes with recommendations on adaptive and mitigating strategies for dealing with future effects. ~Posted October 2012

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American Pika and Climate Change

Watch Forest Service research ecologist Connie Millar talk about the American pika and how they might respond to changing climate conditions in the eastern Sierra. ~Posted October 2012

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Forest adaptation resources: Climate change tools and approaches for land managers

The forests of northern Wisconsin, a defining feature of the region's landscape, are expected to undergo numerous changes in response to the changing climate. ~Posted June 2012

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Climate Change on the Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming

This report synthesizes the paleo and historical climate of the Shoshone and discusses what future climates may look like and what the effects may be on natural resources.~Posted June 2012

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Climate project screening tool: an aid for climate change adaptation.

The authors present a new tool, the Climate Project Screening Tool (CPST), for integrating climate change considerations into project planning and developing concrete adaptation options for land managers. ~Posted June 2012

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