Climate-Ready Woods

Extension Regional Office, Rochester 140 Elton Hills Lane NW, Suite 201, Rochester, MN, United States

As Minnesotaā€™s climate changes, forests will face pressures from tree diseases and insects, heavier and more frequent rainfalls, warmer temperatures and prolonged drought. One way to foster a healthy, resilient woodland is by adding and encouraging species that are predicted to adapt well to these changes. To help people choose appropriate species for their backyard…