Training & Workshops | Climate Change Response Framework

We offer a variety of education and training opportunities on climate change, ecosystem response, and options for adaptation and mitigation.

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Adaptation Planning and Practices for Water Supply Reservoir Forests in the Mid-Atlantic

Thu, 1/30/2020 - Fri, 1/31/2020

Climate-informed Land Management Planning workshop. The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) has partnered with the Maryland DNR to host a two-day workshop to consider the impacts of climate change on forested reservoir watersheds. This event will provide opportunities to learn...

Adaptation Planning and Practices Online 2020

Mon, 1/20/2020 - Fri, 3/13/2020

The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are offering the Adaptation Planning and Practices training as an online course for forest and natural resource managers. We are encouraging projects from the Midwest and Northeast US related to: Forests Forest...

Forest Adaptation Webinar Series

Thu, 1/16/2020 - Thu, 6/25/2020

NIACS and the Forest Stewards Guild are teaming up to offer a new webinar series focused on forests and climate change adaptation. The series will bring together scientists and managers to learn about and discuss emerging topics related to the effects of climate change on forest management, with a...

Climate Change and Management in Great Lakes Forested Ecosystems (MTU FW5510)

Mon, 1/13/2020 - Fri, 5/1/2020

The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science is partnering with Michigan Technological University on a graduate-level special topics course. This course provides an overview of climate science, effects on forested ecosystems, and adaptation options for natural resource management in the Great...

Durango, CO Community Forests Climate Change Adaptation Workshop

Mon, 12/2/2019 - Mon, 12/2/2019

Natural resource managers face the tremendous challenge of developing and implementing management actions that help ecosystems respond to climate change. Forestry stakeholders in the City of Durango, Colorado were invited to participate in a one-day workshop exploring climate change impacts and...

Climate Change Adaptation in New England Forested Watershed Management

Thu, 11/7/2019 - Fri, 11/8/2019

Workshop. Field Day. Networking. The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) has partnered with foresters from New England water supply organizations to host a two-day workshop to consider the impacts of climate change on forested watersheds. This event provided opportunities to learn...

Climate Change Adaptation in Austin’s Community Forest and Natural Areas

Wed, 11/6/2019 - Thu, 11/7/2019

Day 1 (Nov. 6): Preparing for Climate Change This session is open to a broad audience that is interested in learning more about climate change impacts and adaptation in Austin's community forests and natural areas. This session will: Provide information on the current and anticipated effects of...

Climate Change Adaptation Workshop for Tribes and Tribal Partners at College of Menominee Nation

Tue, 10/22/2019 - Thu, 10/24/2019

Reflecting Indigenous Perspectives in Climate Adaptation Traditional and indigenous knowledges and perspectives have not often been recognized in climate adaptation planning efforts focused on natural and cultural resources. This training will use the new Tribal Adaptation Menu along with the...

Adaptation Planning and Practices for Pennsylvania Forests

Tue, 9/24/2019 - Wed, 9/25/2019

View the Agenda September 24th was open to all interested natural resource professionals. Slides from presentations are below: Pennsylvania's Changing Climate (Greg Czarnecki, PA DCNR) Climate Change Effects on Forest Ecosystems (Patricia Leopold, NIACS) Climate Change and Forest Hydrology (Bryan...

Recreation on the North Shore: Climate Challenges and Adaptation Responses

Wed, 9/18/2019 - Wed, 9/18/2019

Minnesota’s North Shore is well known for its multi-seasonal recreation areas and opportunities. Climate change will alter the timing and demand for outdoor recreation and the infrastructure that supports it in a number of ways. This meeting is designed to share available information on potential...

Climate Change and Adirondack Forests

Thu, 9/12/2019 - Thu, 9/12/2019

This session was held to: Provide information on the current and anticipated effects of climate change on local forests Describe how to integrate climate change considerations into management planning and activities Share examples real-world projects that considered climate change adaptation as one...

Tribal Forest Adaptation Planning and Practices Workshop

Tue, 9/10/2019 - Wed, 9/11/2019

Natural resource managers worked to develop management actions that help ecosystems respond to climate change. This workshop was designed to: Provide information on the current and anticipated effects of climate change on the forested landscapes across New York and New England. Outline adaptation...

Adapting to Climate Change: Practical Ideas for You and Your Business

Thu, 8/8/2019 - Thu, 8/8/2019

Wisconsin’s climate has been changing. We’re going to be living with milder winters, heavier rainfall, longer growing seasons, and other changes. What does this mean for the forests you manage and your business operations? This course will cover FAQs about climate change and common-sense approaches...

Integrating Climate Change into Your Work - ACF National Conference

Sun, 6/23/2019 - Sun, 6/23/2019

Part of the Association of Consulting Foresters National Conference. Foresters face increasing challenges in implementing sound, long-term management actions due to increasing impacts of climate change in combination with other ecosystem stressors. The amount of information about climate change and...

Colorado Forest Action Plan - Adaptation Workshop

Thu, 6/13/2019 - Fri, 6/14/2019

The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) partnered with the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University (CSU) on a workshop to help the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) incorporate drivers of change into their Forest Action Plan update process. This...

Austin Community Forest Vulnerability Workshop

Mon, 6/10/2019 - Mon, 6/10/2019 , Tue, 6/11/2019 - Tue, 6/11/2019

At this workshop, a diverse group of scientists and natural resource managers will evaluate scientific information on projected changes in climate and impacts on forests to gain a better understanding of how trees and forests are likely to change as a result of a changing climate, as well as which...

Wildlife Management and Climate Adaptation - Nebraska 2019

Tue, 6/11/2019 - Wed, 6/12/2019

Description: Wildlife managers face the growing challenge of helping wildlife populations and ecosystems respond to climate change. This active, hands-on workshop helped participants consider climate change and develop custom-built adaptation actions into their own real-world projects. Cost: Free!...

Austin Community Forest Vulnerability Workshop

Mon, 6/10/2019 - Mon, 6/10/2019 , Tue, 6/11/2019 - Tue, 6/11/2019

At this workshop, a diverse group of scientists and natural resource managers will evaluate scientific information on projected changes in climate and impacts on forests to gain a better understanding of how trees and forests are likely to change as a result of a changing climate, as well as which...

Climate Change Adaptation for Tribes and Tribal Partners - Bay Mills 2019

Mon, 6/3/2019 - Wed, 6/5/2019

Traditional and indigenous knowledges and perspectives have not often been recognized in climate adaptation planning efforts focused on natural and cultural resources. This training will use the new Tribal Adaptation Menu along with the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science Adaptation...

Forestry with Birds and Climate in Mind

Wed, 5/1/2019 - Wed, 5/1/2019

Forestry and conservation professionals help ensure that forests remain healthy to provide numerous benefits to woodland owners and local communities—wildlife habitat, clean water, wood products, and recreation. Extreme weather and changes in the climate are increasing stress on forests and creating...