Climate change and the future of Southern wetlands
Wetlands like Brandon’s Pond in the coastal plain of North Carolina provide valuable breeding habitat. Wetlands are not static—they move and change over time—a dynamic to consider when deciding how to manage them. Photo courtesy NC Wetlands.
The Southeast hosts an impressive network of forested wetlands. These wetlands improve water quality,…
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What is the Forest Service Doing to Help?
Effective beginning 5/20/2025
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To foster climate-informed, sustainable land management across the country, the Forest Service has a long history of engaging in climate change research. Forest Service scientists conducting research on forest and stream…
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Sustainable Operations
Effective beginning 5/20/2025
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National Sustainable Operations StrategyNational Sustainable Operations Strategy is at the core of the Forest Service mission. It includes how we manage for healthy and resilient forests, healthy soils, clean air and clean water.…
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Types of Climate Change Assessments
Effective beginning 6/02/2025
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Climate change impact assessments identify and quantify the expected impacts of climate change. These assessments synthesize the current scientific knowledge of the expected effects of climate change on a focus area, such as a…
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Climate Tools and Data
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Effective beginning 5/20/2025
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Adapting to climate change requires the use of the latest climate data, information, and tools. The Forest Service has developed a variety of products to support climate-…
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Carbon
Effective beginning 5/20/2025
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Carbon Flux | Carbon in Time and Space (USDA Forest Service infographic)
Carbon is one of the basic building blocks of…