Climate-Adapted Seed Tool (CAST)

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Date Published:
2022

Resource Type:
Decision-Support Tools

Resource Description:
Trees are experiencing higher mortality and lower growth rates as climate change affects their native ranges. Many land managers are interested in assisted migration as a solution. This decision-support tool helps land managers identify potential seed sources by comparing the current climate of a tree's natural range to the projected future climate (under RCP 8.5) of the user's desired planting site. Users can view data on the potential productivity of six conifer species from now until 2080.


Primary Reforestation Topic
Climate Change Adaptation, Seed and Plant Material Acquisition

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Intended User(s)
Public Lands, Private Industrial Lands, Private Non-Industrial Lands

Region(s)
California

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