The Forest Service is developing appropriate climate change adaptation and mitigation management plans. Much of the science required for this effort is produced Forest Service researchers. The Climate Change Resource Center is their major web portal for providing climate change information to for decision-makers. Research publications can be found in Treesearch. Specific products resulting from Forest Service research and funding include:
- Tools to estimate carbon
- Tools that show potential species migration
- Tools to help determine appropriate seed sources for current and future climates
- A tool to assist National Forest planners incorporate climate change in forest plans (TACCIMO)
- Tools to assist private forest landowners in developing stewardship plans
- Tree growth models incorporating climate change (Climate FVS)
- Live and web-based training for national, regional, and local audiences
- Manuals and guidance to help develop vulnerability assessments and adaptation plans