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You're receiving this newsletter because you've participated in or expressed interest in climate change-related activities occurring in the Northwoods.
This regular newsletter will feature projects, events, and documents related to climate change and northern forests. Our goal is to help you keep up to date on happenings across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan that are part of the Northwoods Climate Change Response Framework project, as well as other efforts.
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Northwoods
Regional workshop rallies forest managers around climate change adaptation in the Northwoods
 NIACS and co-organized the March workshop Climate Change Adaptation in the Northwoods: Information, Tools, and Collaboration. The goal of the event was to connect a diverse audience from the 3-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. The 80+ attendees represented a wide cross-section of the forestry community, including tribes, state agencies, National Forests, private landowners, trusts, and professional foresters, along with academic and agency researchers. Workshop sessions focused on on-going adaptation projects, tools for land managers, and applying lessons learned from existing partnerships and collaborations to the challenge of climate change. The workshop was funded in part by the Kresge Foundation and the USFS Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry. To learn more please contact Maria Janowiak or Stephen Handler.
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Suggested Video
Climate change impacts in the Great Lakes Region
If you're looking for short video on climate change in the Northwoods to share with professionals or students, you should check out "Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region." In this 33-minute video, Dr. Don Scavia from the Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments Center and the University of Michigan presents information on the effects of climate change throughout the region. The presentation covers observed indicators of climate change, as well as future projections. The video covers a lot of topics in clear, straightforward language that is suitable for most audiences. Captioning is also provided. Enjoy!  ______________________________________________________ |
Suggested Reading
New Articles on Climate Change and Forest Management
 The March magazine issue of the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association featured articles written by NIACS staff and partners. "Leading our Forests into the Future" describes how the climate of northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan is changing and how forestry can help systems adapt to those changes. "Get to Know the Climate Change Response Framework" describes how the Framework can be used to help resource managers consider the potential effects of a changing climate. Maria Janowiak and Chris Swanston of NIACS authored these articles, which are available on the Framework website. Craig Loehle, principal scientist with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, presents a discussion on extreme weather events in the article "Climate Change is Increasing Growth of Midwestern Forests".
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| Upcoming Event
Shifting Seasons: Emerging Direction of the Great Lakes Forests, Industry, Products, and Resources
 The College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute is hosting a regional summit to discuss emerging forestry concerns and opportunities in the Great Lakes region. The summit will be held on June 6 & 7, 2012, at the Menominee Casino Resort in Keshena, WI. Please contact Dean Fellman for more information.
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For more information about this newsletter or to suggest an item for a future issue, email Stephen Handler.
Looking ahead:
> Shared Landscapes Initiative adaptation demonstration in WI
> Sustainable Forestry Conference in Florence, WI
> Updating the Northeast Minnesota Regional Landscape Plan
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