First Friday All Climate Change Talks (FFACCT) is a monthly webinar series organized by the USDA Climate Hubs and Forest Service Research and Development. These webinars feature presentations from USDA scientists and practitioners. During these sessions, experts explore connections among climate, agriculture, nature, and people - and discuss their struggles, hazards, solutions and achievements. Previously recorded webinars can be viewed here.
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4 August 1-2 pm ET / 10-11 am PT Webinar:
Supporting climate adaptation during reforestation with the Experimental Network for Assisted Migration and Establishment Silviculture (ENAMES)
Presented by Rob Slesak Assisted population migration during reforestation is a promising strategy for climate adaptation, but several barriers exist to its operational use. The Experimental Network for Assisted Migration and Establishment Silviculture (ENAMES) is being established to address these barriers including issues with operational implementation, improved guidance on seed source selection, and identification of practices needed for successful reforestation. ENAMES incorporates a series of treatments to determine which species and genotypes are best suited for future climates and the silvicultural practices needed for establishment success and long-term forest resilience. This webinar will provide an overview of assisted population migration, details on the ENAMES design and its objectives, and approaches being developed to ensure that project findings are useful for forest managers.