There is an increasing need to consider the effects of climate change on ecosystems and identify adaptive management actions that respond to these changes. This workshop will support participants that manage pinyon and juniper woodlands on the Colorado Plateau in determining which climate impacts are of greatest concern to them and identify management opportunities for adapting to change. This workshop stems from a collaboration among the BLM, Climate Adaptation Science Center, USGS, University of Colorado Boulder, University of California Berkeley, and Colorado State University.
Workshop Dates, Times, and Location:
Monday, May 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MT
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MT
DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff, 1175 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Workshop Participants Will:
- Review regional and local effects of climate change on pinyon-juniper woodlands
- Identify challenges and opportunities for land managers related to pinyon and juniper woodland management
- Explore resources and tools that can be used to integrate climate change into pinyon and juniper management
- Play an instrumental role in developing actionable steps to adapt pinyon and juniper management approaches to changing climate regimes
- Network with colleagues from across the region who are dealing with similar issues
Please contact Mandy Slate (slate.41@osu.edu) with your interest in attending the workshop by Friday, March 1.
This workshop is being organized by the University of Colorado, the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, the Bureau of Land Management, and the United States Geological Survey.