Approach
Monitor and detect change in seedling survival, species composition, and mortality of mature trees in subalpine forests.
Tactics
- Install and analyze additional plots to gather trend information over time, targeting areas where changes are expected.
- Use Forest Inventory and Analysis plot information to determine trends in subalpine forests.
- Expand reforestation monitoring and post-treatment monitoring.
Sensitivity
Strategy
Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L.; Dante-Wood, S.K.; Hoang, L.; Ho, J.J.; Joyce, L.A., eds. (2018). Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-374. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station., Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L. (2016). Climate change vulnerabilities and adaptation options for forest vegetation management in the northwestern USA. Atmosphere. 7: article 46. https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos7030046.