Promote drought and heat-tolerant species: Promote adapted trees in oak/hickory forests

Adaptation type

Land and forest stewardship or restoration

Adaptation strategy

Promote drought and heat-tolerant species.

Forests are likely to experience increased temperature and decreased moisture conditions as the climate changes. Therefore, it is important to promote species that are well adapted to these new conditions.

Action

Promote adapted trees in oak/hickory forests

Central hardwood species, such as oak and hickory, are well adapted to warmer, drier sites. Therefore, you can promote whichever central hardwood species will best meet the landowner's goals.