Adapting to climate change in United States national forests

G. M. Blate; Linda A. Joyce; J. S. Littell; Steve McNulty; Connie I. Millar; S. C. Moser; Ron Neilson; K. O’Halloran; David L. Peterson

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Adapting to climate change in United States national forests

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Authors:

G. M. Blate, Linda A. Joyce, J. S. Littell, Steve McNulty, Connie I. Millar, S. C. Moser, Ron Neilson, K. O’Halloran, David L. Peterson

Year:

2009

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Unasylva 231/232. 60(1-2): 57-62.

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Abstract

Climate change is already affecting forests and other ecosystems, and additional, potentially more severe impacts are expected (IPCC, 2007; CCSP, 2008a, 2008b). As a result, forest managers are seeking practical guidance on how to adapt their current practices and, if necessary, their goals. Adaptations of forest ecosystems, which in this context refer to adjustments in management (as opposed to "natural" adaptation), ideally would reduce the negative impacts of climate change and help managers take advantage of any positive impacts.

Keywords

climate change, national forests, forest ecosystems, adaptations

Citation

Blate, G. M.; Joyce, L. A.; Littell, J. S.; McNulty, S. G.; Millar, C. I.; Moser, S. C.; Neilson, R. P.; O’Halloran, K.; Peterson, D. L. 2009. Adapting to climate change in United States national forests. Unasylva 231/232. 60(1-2): 57-62.