Review Session 2 slides Review Session 2 recording
Assignment 2
Complete the following tasks by Monday, February 4. Set aside 3-4 hours for completion since this is a more involved step.
- Continue reviewing regional climate impacts to prepare for Step 2. You can either view a recorded presentation or read one of the following reports for your region:
- Central Hardwoods (MO, IL, IN):
- Central Appalachians (OH, WV):
- Mid Atlantic (MD, DE, NJ, PA):
- Urban
- Complete Step 2 of the Adaptation Workbook.
- Complete Homework 2 at the end of Step 2.
- Optional reading: Review the Forest Adaptation Resources, 2nd edition. Read Chapter 2 (pgs. 10-28) on assessing climate change vulnerabilities and developing vulnerability assessments.
- Additional resources: You may also want to look for additional vulnerability assessments or studies for your state or region at www.adaptationworkbook.org/resources. Select ‘Climate Impacts’ from the Subject dropdown.
Additional Resources and Reading
- State-wide Climate Summaries from NOAA can be found here.
- Additional information on tree species vulnerability, and shifts in heat and hardiness zones, found here:
- Find tree species habitat suitability information for the entire Midwest, Northeast and Southeast at the USFS Tree Atlas tool or select your location-specific information for these areas:
- Explore Shifts in Growing Degree Days, Plant Hardiness Zones, and Heat Zones using this interactive story map (maps display for the contiguous USA)
If you encounter technical issues with the Workbook or have suggestions for improvements, contact your instructors for assistance: Patricia Leopold or Danielle Shannon.