About
We will
develop vulnerability assessments and on-the-ground strategies to address
climate change challenges on the Siuslaw, Willamette, and Mt Hood National
Forests as well as adjoining BLM lands. To do so we intend to 1) synthesize
available information for the region and conduct assessments of vulnerability
and resilience on 3 national forests and adjoining BLM lands; 2) identify areas
and species most at risk and where to take action first to limit the negative
impacts; 3) expand the regional climate change information outreach by sharing
knowledge, tools and methods through a dedicated learning network. The tangible
results from our focused project will provide practical examples of climate
change-driven actions by local land managers. We will be able to contribute data,
tools and narratives as further training materials for a previously funded RISA
project (Lach-Peterson) that will ultimately increase the scope
of our project.