Role of the U.S. Forest Service: Helping forests, grasslands, and wildlife adapt to shifts in climate

Monica S. Tomosy; Frank R. Thompson; Douglas Boyce

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Role of the U.S. Forest Service: Helping forests, grasslands, and wildlife adapt to shifts in climate

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Authors:

Monica S. Tomosy, Frank R. Thompson, Douglas Boyce

Year:

2011

Type:

Miscellaneous Publication

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

The Wildlife Professional. Fall: 42-46.

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Abstract

This fall, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will release a comprehensive new guidebook designed to help managers develop climate adaptation options for National Forests (Peterson et al. 2011, in press). The adaptation process is based on partnerships between local resource managers and scientists working collaboratively to understand potential climate change effects, identify important resource issues, and develop management options to minimize damaging impacts and capitalize on new opportunities.

Keywords

climate adaptation, climate change

Citation

Tomosy, Monica S.; Thompson, Frank R., III; Boyce, Douglas A., Jr. 2011. Role of the U.S. Forest Service: Helping forests, grasslands, and wildlife adapt to shifts in climate. The Wildlife Professional. Fall: 42-46.