Forests & Grasslands

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The following are strategies related to forests and grasslands that are included in the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center's 2023-2026 Science Agenda. 

  • 4.1. Determine changes in the composition, structure, disturbance regimes, ecological function, and distribution of forests.
  • 4.2. Determine changes in the composition, structure, disturbance regimes, ecological function, and distribution of grasslands.
  • 4.3. Determine the climate-driven establishment, spread, impact, and effectiveness of management of terrestrial invasive species.
  • 4.11. Assess the effects of climate change on current and anticipated terrestrial pathogens, including transmission, ecosystem impacts, and management options.

Read the full Science Agenda.

 

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