Climate change effects on biodiversity, ecosystems, ecosystem services, and natural resource management in the United States

This report summarizes five climate science papers published in the Canadian Journal of Forest Research. It provides a picture of the potential effects of climate change and provides a concise scientific overview to inform natural resource management and policy decisions.

Easily find summarized climate change projections from regional forest vulnerability assessments from Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), and the National Climate Assessment for all 50 states.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.

Healthy ecosystems provide a wide range of benefits, from recreational opportunities to storm surge protection. These resources can help you understand how changes to the ecosystem may affect these benefits.

The United States Forest Service's Climate Change Resource Center is a collection of forest management resources. It includes an extensive library, climate change and carbon tools, webinars and short courses by topic area and ecosystem, as well as an introductory webinar for new users.

This document reviews the basics of climate change, including impacts of climate change and the future impacts of climate change.

This report examines climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems and human economies and communities, as well as the kinds of scientific data, planning tools and resources that coastal communities and and resource managers need to help them adapt to these changes.

This report details challenges of changing climatic conditions primarily in terms of rural forests, but urban forests ecosystems are also mentioned. Climate variability, its impacts, and risk management strategies are discussed by region.

Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Science presents information that is deemed important for individuals and communities to know and understand about Earth’s climate, impacts of climate change and approaches to adaptation or mitigation.

This policy perspective assesses the adaptive potential of conservation easements to address climate change impacts, and offers drafting and implementation guidance.