Profile: Grasslands ▾▸
Grasslands are areas generally dominated by grasses mixed with some wildflowers (forbs), sedges, and rushes. They may naturally occur in coastal areas and mountain summits, but in Massachusetts... Read More
Grasslands are areas generally dominated by grasses mixed with some wildflowers (forbs), sedges, and rushes. They may naturally occur in coastal areas and mountain summits, but in Massachusetts are typically found in human-managed landscapes such as agricultural areas and airports. As a result, many grassland specialists such as upland sandpiper, grasshopper sparrow, meadowlarks, and bobolinks are relatively uncommon and often require mowing regimes that are carefully timed around their nesting periods.
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Sand barrens and warm season grasslands (Connecticut) ▾▸
Ranking: Slightly Vulnerable
Confidence: Not Specified
Climate scenario: SRES A1, A1B, A2 (Lower, Mid-range, and High emissions scenario)
Location: Connecticut
Time period: 2080
This habitat was identified as slightly vulnerable to lcimate change due to the following factors:
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Changes in precipitation
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Increasing temperature
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This habitat was identified as slightly vulnerable to lcimate change due to the following factors:
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Changes in precipitation
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Increasing temperature
References Adaptation Subcommittee to the Governor’s Steering Committee on Climate Change (ASGSCCC). 2010. The impacts of climate change on Connecticut agriculture, infrastructure, natural resources and public health. Available at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/climatechange/impactsofclimatechange.pdf
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Grasslands (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
This habitat was identified as moderately vulnerable to climate change due to the following factors:
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Annual and perennial non-timber crops
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Commercial and industrial... Read More
This habitat was identified as moderately vulnerable to climate change due to the following factors:
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Annual and perennial non-timber crops
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Commercial and industrial areas
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Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases
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Other ecosystem modifications
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Agricultural and forestry effluents (herbicides and insecticides)
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/documents/wap/chapter4-wildlife...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Agricultural grasslands (Maine) ▾▸
Ranking: Presumed Stable
Confidence: Not Specified
Climate scenario: Not Specified
Location: Maine
Time period: Not Specified
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References Whitman, A., A. Cutko, P. De Maynadier, S. Walker, B. Vickery, S. Stockwell, and R. Houston. 2013. Climate change and biodiversity in Maine: vulnerability of habitats and priority species. Report SEI-2013-03. Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences (in collaboration with Maine Beginning with Habitat Climate Change Working Group), Brunswick, ME.
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Sandplain grassland (Maine) ▾▸
Ranking: Moderately Vulnerable
Confidence: Not Specified
Climate scenario: Not Specified
Location: Maine
Time period: Not Specified
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References Whitman, A., A. Cutko, P. De Maynadier, S. Walker, B. Vickery, S. Stockwell, and R. Houston. 2013. Climate change and biodiversity in Maine: vulnerability of habitats and priority species. Report SEI-2013-03. Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences (in collaboration with Maine Beginning with Habitat Climate Change Working Group), Brunswick, ME.
