Growing assisted migration: Synthesis of a climate change adaptation strategy

Mary I. Williams; Kas Dumroese

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Growing assisted migration: Synthesis of a climate change adaptation strategy

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Mary I. Williams, Kas Dumroese

Year:

2013

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Haase, D. L.; Pinto, J. R.; Wilkinson, K. M., technical coordinators. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2012. Proceedings RMRS-P-69. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 90-96.

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Abstract

Assisted migration may be necessary as a climate change adaptation strategy for native plant species that are less adaptive or mobile. Moving plants has been practiced a long time in human history, but movement of species in response to climate change is a new context. First proposed in 1985, assisted migration has gained attention since 2007 as a strategy to prevent species extinction, minimize economic loss, and sustain ecosystem services. We present a synthesis of proposed assisted migration guidelines and provide resources for nurseries, landowners, and researchers.

Parent Publication

National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2012

Keywords

climate change, decision framework, implementation, managed relocation, native plant transfer guidelines, seed transfer zones

Citation

Williams, Mary I.; Dumroese, R. Kasten. 2013. Growing assisted migration: Synthesis of a climate change adaptation strategy. In: Haase, D. L.; Pinto, J. R.; Wilkinson, K. M., technical coordinators. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2012. Proceedings RMRS-P-69. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 90-96.