Workshop on Climate Change and Winter Timber Harvest in Northern Forests
November 13, 2024
The Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University partnered with the USDA’s Northeast and Midwest Climate Hubs to host a virtual workshop for natural resource professionals on the topic of climate change and winter timber harvest in northern forests. In this workshop, we explored how climate change is impacting the winter timber harvest season, what current research is telling us, and what tools may be available to help monitor weather and climate conditions. We concluded with in-depth discussions of current research and application needs in this area.
Perspectives on Winter Timber Harvest in a Changing Climate
Current Resources and Applications
- Recent Extreme Precipitation Changes in the Northeast U.S. (Art DeGaetano - NRCC)
- Roadway Freezing/Thawing Decision Support Tool (Keith Eggleston - NRCC)
- Soil Freezing Model (Art DeGaetano - NRCC)
- MRCC's Soil Temperature Climatology Tool (Austin Pearson - MRCC)
Resources Mentioned in Workshop:
- Climate Adaptations in the Northeast's Forest Product Supply Chain
- Climate Change and Forest Operations StoryMap
- Climate Change Response Framework
- Emergency Erosion Control Techniques for Dealing with Severe Weather Conditions During an Active Timber Harvest
- Extreme Precipitation in New York and New England
- Projected Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curve Data Tool for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Virginia
- Recent Extreme Precipitation Changes in the Northeast U.S.
- Roadway Freezing/Thawing Tool
- NCEI’s Data Helps DOTs in the Northeast Conserve Low-Volume Roads
- Runoff Risk Forecast For New York State
- Soil Temperature Climatology
Other Resources:
- National Climate Assessment: Forests
- The Logger's Voice: Weather Losses Mount
- Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS)
- USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub