US Forest Service Global Change Research Strategy

2009-2019
Synthesis

Table of Contents

section title	page number
Executive Summary	4
Synthesis: A US Forest Service Global Change Research Strategy for the Coming Decade	5
1. Research to Enhance Ecosystem Sustainability (Adaptation)	8
Climate Change and Ecosystem Sustainability	8
Current Research	8
Research Needs	8
Near-Term Research Products	9
2. Research to Increase Carbon Sequestration (Mitigation)	10
Climate Change and Carbon Sequestration	10
Current Research	10
Research Needs	11
Near-Term Research Products	11
3. Research to Provide Decision Support	12
Decision Support for Climate Change	12
Current Research	12
Research Needs	12
Near-Term Research Products	13
4. Shared Research Needs: Infrastructure, Scientific Collaboration, Technology Transfer	13
Corporate Strategies for Addressing Climate Change	13
Concluding Thoughts	17

Compiled and Edited By:
Allen Solomon, Washington Office
Rich Birdsey, Northern Research Station
Linda Joyce, Rocky Mountain Research Station
Jennifer Hayes, Rocky Mountain Research Station

<< previous

next >>

Disturbances and Stressors

Insect Disturbance

Analysis and Assessment

Assessments

Responses

Silviculture

Natural Resources

Wildlife

Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecosystem Services

Neighborhood Trees

Case Studies

Climate Change and...

US Forest Service Global Change Research Strategy

2009-2019
Synthesis

Table of Contents

Disturbances and Stressors

Insect Disturbance

Analysis and Assessment

Assessments

Responses

Silviculture

Natural Resources

Wildlife

Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecosystem Services

Neighborhood Trees

Case Studies

Climate Change and...

US Forest Service Global Change Research Strategy

2009-2019 Synthesis Table of Contents

2009-2019
Synthesis

Table of Contents