Who We Are
The Climate, Forests and Woodlands eXtension Community of Practice (CoP) consists of extension educators, faculty members, researchers, and members of private industry, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations interested in the effects of a changing climate on forests and woodlands and the development of adaptive management practices to conserve and enhance their function. This CoP works in a collaborative manner to deliver science-based peer-reviewed extension education materials related to the subjects of forests, woodlands, and climate change. We strive to develop the capacity for forest resource management professionals to access a broader base of high quality science-based climate change information to allow for better decision-making and to stimulate the development of applied research in this area.
Our Goals
Our mission is to provide a current online resource about how a changing climate impacts forests in the United States and their management. Our content will:
- Provide practical information to help landowners reduce unwanted impacts or potential risk from a changing climate on forests.
- Support informed decision-making by landowners and managers through research-based knowledge.
- Support the needs of natural resource professionals, landowners, Extension educators, and others.
For more information regarding the Climate, Forests and Woodlands Community of Practice please contact:
- Thomas Degomez, University of Arizona, (928)523-8385
- Peter Kolb, Montana State University, (406)243-4705
