Southern Region (R8) Resources
This case study describes a collaborative effort to promote climate adaptation practices in tropical agriculture in the Caribbean.
A vulnerability assessment by the USDA Caribbean Climate Hub highlighted challenges in tropical forestry and agriculture expected with climate change for the US…
This case study describes a collaborative effort to promote climate adaptation practices in tropical agriculture in the Caribbean.
A vulnerability assessment by the USDA Caribbean Climate Hub highlighted challenges in tropical forestry and agriculture expected with climate change for the US…
Application of Paired Watersheds on the Santee Experimental Forest
Longleaf ecosystems are expected to be better-adapted to the direct and indirect effects of climate change than many other species in the southern US. USDA Forest Service scientists and national forest managers are collaborating to…
Agroforestry is the intentional mixing of trees and shrubs into crop and animal production systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. This private land management approach provides opportunities for shared stewardship on agricultural and forested lands, including those adjacent…
Warmwater rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds contain valuable recreational fisheries and diverse biological communities but are also among the most highly-altered aquatic habitats in the United States. Climate-induced changes in temperature and precipitation will directly and indirectly impact…
For forests, climate change does not just mean fewer trees—instead, it threatens to reduce the biodiversity of species that make ecosystems productive and sustainable. A growing body of research suggests relocating some tree populations may help them adapt to future climates.
Outdoor recreation is the most ubiquitous and popular activity that is supported by America’s public lands, and is an essential way that people interface with America’s natural and cultural heritage (White et al. 2016, Cutler et al. 2017). Federal lands are host to over 938 million recreational…
The pace of climate change may exceed the ability of many species to adapt in place or migrate to suitable habitats, and this raises the possibility of extinction or local extirpation. Assisted migration, human-assisted movement of species in response to climate change, is one management option…