The Forest Service is a leader in developing tools for carbon assessment, management, and forest carbon cycle science. Learn more about vulnerability assessments Carbon They can vary greatly in their scope, from addressing climate change globally to looking at a specific location or resource. These assessments can focus on understanding current and predicted climate changes and what is causing them, the consequences of climate change, and the options we have to respond. Learn more about adaptation Vulnerability AssessmentsĬlimate change vulnerability assessments bring together scientific research and observations from multiple disciplines to identify and quantify the expected impacts of climate change.
Today, the Forest Service is working to ensure that our national forests and grasslands are prepared for upcoming changes in climate through adaptation and mitigation. AdaptationĪs we continue to face new challenges brought about by climate change, it is important that we consider these effects in our planning and decision making. The Forest Service is using the best available science to adjust behaviors and actions to ensure our forests and grasslands continue to deliver values, products, and services both now and in the future. Impacts from climate change, extreme weather, and other disturbances-along with changing human demands-challenge our ability to ensure that ecosystems are healthy, resilient, and more adaptable to changing conditions. Within those landscapes are resources that people need and want, such as clean air and water, recreational opportunities and forest products. The Forest Service stewards many of our nation’s most treasured landscapes.
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