Ohio Forest Resilience To Climate Change

Diverse species composition age structure and connected habitats increase the ability of forests to adapt to changing temperature and precipitation patterns.

Assisted Migration And Species Selection

Selecting climate adapted species and promoting genetic diversity can support forest adaptation while maintaining ecosystem function.

Disturbance Management And Fire Regimes

Restoring natural disturbance regimes such as low intensity fire and managing pests supports resilience and reduces vulnerability to large scale mortality events.

Landscape Connectivity And Corridors

Maintaining connectivity allows species to shift ranges and supports genetic exchange under changing climates.

Monitoring And Adaptive Management

Long term monitoring of forest health and adaptive management strategies guide interventions to sustain forest services and biodiversity.