Tree Species Risks

Forests may look very different in the future as a result of climate change. Many of the northern tree species that provide economic and cultural benefits are adapted to cold climates and will be under greater stress as the climate warms and conditions become less favorable. Other species may be able to take advantage of new conditions and expand northward over time. 

This webpage provides links to peer-reviewed publications, reports, and tools. 

The collaborative team at the Climate Change Response Framework works with scientists to understand how individual tree species may respond to climate change. Further information on regional forest vulnerability can be found in the Climate Change Atlas for Tree and Bird Species.