Community Climate Change Adaptation helps local communities understand and prepare for the climate impacts that affect their lands and natural resources. In conservation and land management, this means working together to protect forests, wildlife, and watersheds while also supporting the people who rely on them.
By using local knowledge and community priorities, adaptation efforts can:
- Identify which natural areas and resources are most vulnerable
- Adjust land management practices to better handle climate stresses
- Improve the health and resilience of forests and ecosystems
- Strengthen collaboration among landowners, agencies, and residents
Connecting community adaptation with conservation ensures that both people and the landscapes they depend on are better prepared for a changing climate.
This webinar covered two comlimentary presentations: Urban Forestry in Canada - Role of the Canadian Forest Service and Climate Change Adaptation Guidebook for Forest-Based Communities.
Presenters/Panelists:
- Robert Chapman (NRCan)
- Erin Fraser-Reid (NRCan)
- Kasia Tolwinski (NRCan)
Moderator:
Shelagh Pyper (Fuse Consulting Ltd.)