Assisted migration has been extensively researched as an approach to minimize the expected negative impacts of climate change on the health, productivity, and ecosystem services of future forests. The local seed source may no longer be adapted or optimal to meet land management objectives, and this issue may be one of the most important challenges foresters will need to deal with in the coming years.

Fortunately, many people study the issue and can provide tools to land managers to make the best choice under the available data.

This webinar is composed of two presentations, followed by a Q&A/discussion session. The speakers are Dr. Brian Palik (Forest Ecologist, US Forest Service, Northern Research Station) and Dr. Greg O’Neill (Forest Geneticist, British Columbia Forest Service, Canada).

Join SAF’s Forest Health & Genetics Working Group on March 23 at 1 p.m. ET for a live webinar that dives into this topic. To register, visit https://learn.eforester.org/products/assisted-migration-forestry-in-the-future-under-a-changing-climate#tab-product_tab_overview.