Decreased precipitation and increased temperatures may interact to ultimately decrease soil moisture during summer and fall impacting the spruce/fir forest ecosystem.

Submitted by dshannon on

Although this ecosystem generally receives the highest rainfall in the Central Appalachians, a decrease in precipitation, combined with higher temperatures, may negatively impact spruce regeneration.

External Link
Central Appalachians Vulnerability Assessment
Resource
Central Appalachians Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment
Applicable Sectors
Forest [FAR1]
Forest
Forested watershed
Forest Carbon Management
Recreation
Non-Forested Wetlands
Wildlife Management