Forestry Example: Pocomoke State Forest
Planning for climate change at pocomoke state forest
Planning for climate change at pocomoke state forest
Pocomoke State Forest is already committed to ongoing efforts to promote climate change resiliency, such as sustainable forest management, but it also serves as an example of how various tracts of land will be impacted by climate change differently.
Climate Impacts
Climate Impacts
Increasing temperatures
Changing precipitation patterns
Increased flooding
Increasing invasive species
More frequent storms
Biodiversity declines
Increased disease risk
Changes in crop production
Key Recommendations
Key Recommendations
Restore and monitor wetlands
Monitor and manage invasive species
Increase vegetative buffers
Assess roads and culverts and prioritize areas for restoration
Habitat & trail maintenance
Develop robust communication systems and protocols to keep staff safe
Pocomoke State Forest Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Pocomoke State Forest Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Pocomoke Plan Outline.pdf