Forests & Woodlands Topics from the Northern Forests Hub Region
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Shifts in Growing Degree Days, Plant Hardiness Zones and Heat Zones
Climate change is already having substantial effects on natural systems and the benefits they provide. Forest vegetation may face increased risk of moisture deficit and drought as climate change…
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Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu
The Menu is an extensive collection of climate change adaptation actions for natural resource management with tribal communities.
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Lessons learned from Urban Forestry Vulnerability Assessment: Chicago
This document describes a framework developed and piloted in the Chicago region to assess the vulnerability of urban forests and incorporate that information into on-the-ground actions.
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Assisted Migration (forests)
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…
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Considerations on GHG reduction and carbon sequestration in forests
In 2016 the Northern Forests Climate Hub and the Forest Climate Working Group came together to identify opportunities to better support GHG mitigation. The outcome of these problem-solving…
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Northern Forests Vulnerability
Forests of the Midwest and Northeast significantly define the character, culture, and economy of this large region but face an uncertain future as the climate continues to change.
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Chicago Wilderness Urban Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment
This assessment evaluates the vulnerability of urban trees and natural and developed landscapes within the Chicago Wilderness region to a range of future climates.
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Forest Management with Providence Water
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…
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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…
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Demonstration Projects
Demonstration projects are real-world examples of how managers have integrated climate considerations into forest management planning and activities.
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Private Land Owners
Private land owners and can respond to the risks of climate change on their lands. Many resources describing practices that might benefit soil, air and water quality and wildlife habitat, may also…
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Chicago Wilderness Region Vulnerability Assessment
Residential street trees are affected by stresses such as pests and diseases, increased temperatures, and extreme weather events that can be compounded by climate change. Photo Credit: Lindsay…