The Adaptation Workbook provides a structured approach for integrating climate change considerations into management planning and activities. Using this approach for project planning at Laguna Mt., participants will:
- Consider climate change impacts and vulnerabilities specific to the project area, and how those might affect the ability to meet project goals and objectives.
- Identify adaptation actions that help address climate vulnerabilities while meeting goals and objectives.
- Discuss how to monitor adaptation actions for success.
Workshop dates and purpose
This workshop will take place over two separate meeting dates. Please find the latest agenda here. A simplified summary of each session follows:
Session 1 - October 18th, 1-4p PT: Consider climate change impacts and vulnerabilities specific to the CNF and the Laguna Mt. project area, and how those might affect the ability to meet project goals and objectives.
Session 2 - October 21st, 1-4p PT: Identify and refine adaptation actions that help address climate vulnerabilities while meeting project goals and objectives. Determine ways to monitor adaptation actions for success.
Pre-work
We ask that all participants set aside some time to complete the following pre-work prior to attending the workshop:
Prior to Session 1:
- Review the Laguna Mt. Project goals and objectives, and complete a brief survey on the goals and objectives.
- Please set aside ~ 30 minutes to read and/or skim the following information on climate impacts and vulnerabilities:
- Read the summary of the Southern California Montane Forests Threat Assessment;
- Skim the summary of current & future trends in climate for the Cleveland National Forest;
- Skim the EcoAdapt Southern California Climate Adaptation Project for climate and vulnerability information for your ecosystems or area of expertise;
Prior to Session 2:
- Look through the Adaptation Strategies and Approaches menus, particularly the California Adaptation Menu, and the Fire-Adapted Ecosystems Menu
- Read the Laguna Forest Health Resilience Measures Review and Recommendations
- Watch an overview of climate adaptation concepts (~20 min video presentation)
This workshop is hosted by the USFS Region 5 and the Cleveland National Forest and facilitated by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science. It is supported by many partners including the USDA California Climate Hub.
Contact Lara Buluc or Kristen for more information.