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Changes in Forested Landscapes of the Northeastern U.S. Under Alternative Climate Scenarios

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2100-01-01
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2016-11-21 15:56:00

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Frank R. Thompson, Hong S. He, William D. Dijak, Wen J. Wang, Jacob S. Fraser, and Brice B. Hanberry, 20150731, Changes in Forested Landscapes of the Northeastern U.S. Under Alternative Climate Scenarios: .

Summary

Forests in the Eastern United States are in the early- and mid-successional stages recovering from historical land use. Succession, harvest, and climate are potentially important factors affecting forest composition and structure in the region. The goal of this project was to predict the distribution and abundance of dominant tree species across portions of the Eastern U.S. under alternative climate scenarios from present to the end of the century. We used the forest landscape change LANDIS PRO and hybrid empirical-physiological ecosystem model LINKAGES to model changes in forest biomass and species abundances and distribution in the North Atlantic region of the U.S. while accounting for climate change, succession, and harvest. Three [...]

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This project provides assessments of landscape change and vulnerability of tree species to climate change, and will be used to guide climate adaptation planning and management across the region.

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  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • Northeast CASC

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