Addressing Assisted Migration in Research and Practice: A Rooted in Research Webinar Series
Webinar Dates and Time: Select Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10/9 – 11/6, 12 – 1 pm EDT
Dustin Bronson and Wisconsin DNR staff planting acorns in the Wisconsin DNR nursery for the Desired Regeneration through Assisted Migration (DREAM) study.
Schedule:
Wednesday, October 9th: Foundations of Assisted Migration
Tuesday, October 15th: Selecting Sources for Assisted Migration (Panel Discussion)
Tuesday, October 29th: Implementing Assisted Migration through Science-Management Partnerships
Wednesday, November 6th: Integrating Assisted Migration into National Forest Planning (Panel Discussion)
As the climate changes, some trees may no longer thrive and regenerate in their current locations, which in turn may reduce the ecosystem goods and services they have produced in the past. Assisted migration, or the human-assisted relocation of species to areas where they are likely to grow better, is emerging as a way to maintain forests and ecosystem services in the future. Assisted migration is complex and involves many factors, including tree seed sourcing, field conditions, and cultural values.
In this four-part webinar series, we explore the research, planning, and implementation of assisted migration. Presentations and panel discussions by scientists and natural resource professionals will share recent assisted migration research while showcasing success stories and confronting challenges of this innovative forest management practice.
This webinar series is a collaboration with the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and the USDA Northeast and Northern Forests Climate Hubs.
Each one-hour webinar will consist of presentations or panel discussions followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
Webinars are eligible for 1 continuing education credit each through the Society of American Foresters, the International Society of Arboriculture, and The Wildlife Society. Please note that continuing education credits are only awarded to participants who attend the live webinar.