Ecology and Vulnerability
Coastal: Coastal uplands and dunes

Coastal dunes

Photo credit: Scott Jackson

Stressors
Temperature changes
Precipitation changes
Changes in winter
Sea level rise
Storms and floods
Change in timing of seasons
Invasive plants and animals
Pests and diseases
Development and habitat loss
Terrestrial connectivity loss (roads and development)

Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Dunes (New Hampshire)

Ranking
Moderately Vulnerable
Confidence
Not Specified
Climate scenario
SRES B1 and A1F1 (Lowest and mid-range scenarios)
Location
New Hampshire
Time period
2100

Related Species

American Mink
Coyote
Frosted Elfin
New England Cottontail
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Northern Harrier

Related Adaptation Strategies and Actions

Restore and protect natural shorelines: Use living shoreline techniques
Use threshold-based adaptive management: Incorporate ecological thresholds to guide coastal protection and restoration
Practice coastal stewardship: Protect coastal resources
Adapt or update municipal plans: Master Plans
Adapt or update municipal plans: Transportation Improvement Plans
Manage floodwater: Create a floodable park or open space
Maintain habitat connectivity: Modify stream crossings to allow wildlife passage
Maintain habitat connectivity: Amphibian and reptile tunnels
Maintain habitat connectivity: Collect road crossing data