Resilient and Connected Landscapes for Terrestrial Conservation in the Central U.S.

Report

United States

Publication date: November 15, 2018

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TNC’s first-of-its-kind study maps climate-resilient sites, biodiversity hotspots and species movement corridors to conserve diverse habitats in the Central U.S.

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

Media Contacts

  • Center for Resilient Conservation Science

  • Mark G. Anderson
    Director of Conservation Science

  • Melissa Clark

  • Meredith Cornett

  • Kim Hall

  • Jim Platt

  • Arlene Olivero

  • John Prince

  • Marissa Ahlering