Tree regeneration and recruitment will change
Seedlings are more vulnerable than mature trees to changes in temperature, moisture, and other seedbed and early growth requirements; they are also expected to be more responsive to favorable conditions.
Forest [FAR1]
Legacy FAR1 strategy/approaches.
Taxonomy Machine Name
niacs_strategy
Taxonomy Alias
far1
Forest composition will change across the landscape
Forest impact model results predict that habitat and biomass of individual tree species will change, and that tree species will respond uniquely. However, few studies have specifically examined how assemblages of species may change.
New England and Northern New York Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Synthesis - supplemental materials
Additional materials related to New England and Northern New York Forest Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Synthesis: A Report from the New England Climate Change Response Framework Project.
New York Climate Change Science Clearinghouse
This website serves as a regional gateway to data and information relevant to climate change adaptation and mitigation across New York State. It provides climate science data, maps, tools, documents, websites, and other resources for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and the public, to support scientifically sound and cost-effective decision making. The vision is a dynamic site where users can find information in multiple ways, including through interactive tools that use data from different sources.
Massachusetts Climate Change Adaptation Report
The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) convened an advisory committee to develop a report, analyzing strategies for adapting to the predicted changes in climate.
Massachusetts Climate Changes and Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Chapter 5 in the State Wildlife Action Plan for Massachusetts
Forest health is not greatly challenged by pests and pathogens, but could become more problematic if the system becomes very drought-stressed.
Shale bedrock restricts the number of species that could compete with this community type, although invasive trees and shrubs are an increasing problem. Some invasive species can become very competitive in this forest community, including some nonnative grasses, spotted knapweed, Japanese honeysuckle, Chinese bush clover, and ailanthus. These invasive species may become more problematic if they can outcompete native species.