Management Actions from the Northeast Hub Region
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Worcester's Urban Forest
Rebuilding Worcester's urban forest with the community after an Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation.
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High Tunnels at DSU
High tunnels help small farmers protect and improve their operations by serving as a shelter from sun, pests and intense rain events. Farmers are adapting as average temperatures increase and heavy…
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Forest Management with Providence Water
In the Northeast, climate trends include more rain and more frequent heavy rain events. In addition, warming temperatures may increase insect growth rates, making the region more hospitable to…
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Monongahela Forest Restoration
Healthy and diverse forests are more resilient to variations in the climate. Some native plants have traits that make them more adaptable to changing climate conditions. Restoring soils can increase…
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Dickinson College Farm's Silvopasture
Farmers in the Northeast are exploring options to adapt to the changing climate. Higher average temperatures and more intense rains impact farms and can take a toll on livestock. Intensive rotational…
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Building Resiliency at the Rockaways
The U.S. Forest Service is building stewardship on the Rockaways Peninsula in New York City. By using urban forestry principles, the community is learning what it takes to adapt to the changing…
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Agroforestry at Angus Glen
Angus Glen Farms practice a type of agroforestry known as silvopasture. This practice is a blend of the sustainable production of livestock, forage, and trees on the same land. Maintaining both farm…
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URI's Agronomy Farm
University of Rhode Island is conducting research and doing outreach on high tunnel production, use of cover crops, and risk management. This work can help farmers tackle both the risks and…