Ecology and Vulnerability

Coastal: Coastal uplands and dunes

Coastal dunes

Photo credit: Scott Jackson

Stressors

Temperature changes

Precipitation changes

Changes in winter

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

References

New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. 2013. Ecosystems and wildlife climate change adaptation plan. Concord, NH. Available from: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/wildlife/…