Climate change is a significant threat to Vermont's forests, but there are various measures that we can take to support forests in the face of an unpredictable future. To find out more about actions we can take and climate change in Vermont, please refer to the resources below.
Learn the 12 Steps to Climate Resilience
Explore these steps for supporting resilient forests in the face of climate change
Resources
General Climate Change Resources
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- Climate Change Impacts on Northeastern Forests (PDF): Climate and weather impacts on trees and forest ecosystems
- Future Climate-Adapted Tree Species (PDF): Tree migration trends and guidance on assisted migration
- Managing Forests for Resilience (PDF): Stewardship actions to support forest resilience
- Heavy Rain and Upland Forests (PDF): Forest hydrology and strategies to reduce heavy rain impacts
Climate Resilience Resources
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- 12 Steps for Climate Resilience: Managing your Forest with Climate Change in Mind (PDF): Beginner guide to stewarding resilient forests
- Managing Your Woods with Climate Change in Mind (YouTube): Companion overview for landowners
- Increasing Forest Resiliency for an Uncertain Future (PDF): Advanced guide to forest resilience stewardship
- Keeping Your Woods Healthy Through the Years Ahead (PDF): Vermont climate trends and resilience actions
- Tree Planting to Enrich, Restore, and Adapt Northern Forests: Reforestation practices for diverse management goals
Technical Guides and Resources
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- Vermont Climate Assessment: Observed and projected climate change in Vermont
- List of Future-Climate Adapted Tree Species for Vermont (PDF): Climate adaptability of common Vermont tree species
- USFS Climate Change Tree Atlas: Climate vulnerability assessments for eastern tree species.
- Climate Change Response Framework: New England Forest Vulnerability: Regional forest climate impact assessment
Adaptation Workbook: Framework for incorporating climate impacts into forest planning for professionals
