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Management Actions from the Northern Forests Hub Region

  • Carbon and Wood-based bioenergy

    Log truck

    Management activities can have a substantial effect on greenhouse gas mitigation that extends beyond the carbon contained within forest ecosystems. Content from the USFS Climate Change Resource…

  • Storms and Stream Crossings

    A newly constructed stream simulation culvert on the George Washington National Forest.

    Stream-crossings have a lower risk of failure if designed appropriately for the stream, and with consideration of current and future regional climate conditions. Careful evaluation of structure size…

  • Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu

    Tribal Adaptation Menu

    The Menu is an extensive collection of climate change adaptation actions for natural resource management with tribal communities.

  • Assisted Migration (forests)

    Trees in fall

    The rapid pace of climate change may exceed the ability of many species to adapt in place or migrate to suitable habitats, and this fundamental mismatch raises the possibility of extinction or local…

  • Forest Management with Providence Water

    Christopher Riely, Forester from Providence Water, visits the Tunk Hill Site

    In the Northeast, climate trends include more rain and more frequent heavy rain events. In addition, warming temperatures may increase insect growth rates, making the region more hospitable to…

  • Monongahela Forest Restoration

    Camping Vista at Monongahela Forest Restoration

    Healthy and diverse forests are more resilient to variations in the climate. Some native plants have traits that make them more adaptable to changing climate conditions. Restoring soils can increase…

  • Demonstration Projects

    Find demonstration project stories at www.forestadaptation.org/demos

    Demonstration projects are real-world examples of how managers have integrated climate considerations into forest management planning and activities.