Native Trees in a Changing Climate
Virtually all scientists now agree that our climate is becoming increasingly unstable. How will this affect our most treasured and permanent landscape plants – our trees? Why should we be concerned, and what should we do? Learn more about observed versus proxy data; clinal variation; Milankovich and ENSO climate cycling; clathrate guns; the infamous hockey stick; invasive exotic species and their problems; and the importance of provenance and diversity. Then look more closely at some of our North American native trees most likely to adjust and survive, and come away better prepared for the uncertain future of your environment.