Report describes Central Hardwoods forest vulnerabilities, climate change impacts
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 11:31
in Earth & Climate
Higher temperatures, more heavy precipitation, and drought. It's all expected in the Central Hardwoods Region of southern Indiana, southern Illinois, and the Missouri Ozarks, according to a new report by the U.S. Forest Service, and partners that assesses the vulnerability of the region's forest ecosystems and its ability to adapt to a changing climate.