Resilient and Connected Landscapes for Terrestrial Conservation in the Central US
Explore how climate change reshapes North America’s ecosystems and discover a blueprint for conservation that helps wildlife and plants adapt, ensuring nature continues to provide food, water, and vital resources for future generations.
Subject Tags
- Large scale protection
- Climate resilience
- Biodiversity
Abstract
The climate is changing, and nature is in flux. Plant and animal populations must move to adapt and survive. How do we ensure that the North American landscape will continue to support its iconic wildlife and vast botanical diversity? That nature will continue to provide the wealth of materials, food, medicines and clean water we depend on?
The results of this report provide a blueprint for conservation that aims to sustain the region's natural diversity by allowing species to adapt to climate impacts and thrive.
Additional Resources
Explore the data in the Resilient Land Mapping Tool
For the most up-to-date data see CRCS’s National Resilient and Connected Network Download Page
Download the original data that accompanies the report:
Resilience and Connected Landscapes Data for the Central U.S.
Citation
Anderson, M.G., Clark M., Olivero Sheldon, A., Hall K.R., Platt J., Prince J., Ahlering M., and Cornett M. (2018). Resilient and Connected Landscapes for Terrestrial Conservation in the Central US. The Nature Conservancy, Eastern Conservation Science, Eastern Regional Office. Boston, MA
TNC Authors
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Mark G. Anderson
Director of Conservation Science
The Nature Conservancy
Email: manderson@tnc.org -
Melissa Clark
Spatial Ecology Lead, North America Office
The Nature Conservancy
Email: melissa_clark@tnc.org -
Kimberly Hall
Climate Change Ecologist, North America Office
The Nature Conservancy
Email: kimberly.hall@tnc.org -
Arlene Olivero
Aquatic Ecologist/GIS Analyst, North America Office
The Nature Conservancy
Email: arlene_olivero@tnc.org -
Marissa Ahlering
Director of Science, Tri-State Minnesota and Dakotas
The Nature Conservancy
Email: mahlering@tnc.org -
John Prince
The Nature Conservancy -
Jim Platt
The Nature Conservancy -
Meredith Cornett
The Nature Conservancy -
Center for Resilient Conservation Science