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Increase resilience by promoting native genotypes and adapted genotypes of native species

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Approach

Increase resilience by promoting native genotypes and adapted genotypes of native species.

Tactics

  • Consider assisted migration.
  • Emphasize use of plant species that will be robust to climate change in restoration projects.
  • Plant genetically-adapted species from appropriate seed zones.

Sensitivity

Strategy

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Climate Change Effect

Resource Area

Relevant Region

Caribbean
Northern Plains
Northwest
Southeast
Southern Plains
Southwest