A rapidly warming climate threatens forest ecosystems through warmer temperatures, changing precipitation and increased stress. As the impacts of climate change increase, there is a growing need for forest management strategies that can help forests adapt to current impacts, and prepare them for the challenges of tomorrow. Using the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) Forest Adaptation Menu as a guide, this webinar series explores practical approaches to climate adaptation with an emphasis on current examples of adaptation in action.
Each webinar highlights a key adaptation strategy, and connects science with on-the-ground management practices. Participants will not only learn about the theory of adaptation but also hear from forest managers grappling with climate risk and distilling the best available science into “boots on the ground” forest management. From sustaining fundamental ecological processes to realigning ecosystems after disturbance, the series will provide foresters, land managers, and conservation professionals with tools and examples of how to strengthen resilience and the long-term health and sustainability of forest ecosystems.