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Prevent widespread outbreaks of invasive species or pathogens

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Approach

Prevent widespread outbreaks of invasive species or pathogens.

Tactics

  • Plan for extreme events and events with low probability.
  • Maintain permits for aggressive treatment of invasive species (e.g., burning and herbicide)

Sensitivity

Strategy

Raymond, C.L.; Peterson, D.L.; Rochefort, R.M., eds. (2014). Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in the North Cascades region. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-892. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station., Raymond, C.L.; Peterson, D.L.; Rochefort, R.M. (2013). The North Cascadia Adaptation Partnership: a science-management collaboration for responding to climate change. Sustainability. 5: 136–159., 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., ,

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Climate Change Effect

Relevant Region

Northern Plains
Northwest
Southeast
Southern Plains
Southwest