Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

How Minnesota's forests can become more resilient in the face of a changing climate

Aerial view of a winding trail through a forest in autumn.
Experts with University of Minnesota Extension's "Climate-Ready Woodlands" are working to understand how to create more climate resilient forests across Minnesota.
Courtesy of the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority

Our forests are putting on a show right now as they transform from their summer greens — to their fall reds, oranges and golden yellows.

But while these changes of the seasons are expected, the effects of Minnesota’s changing climate on our forest ecosystems could bring challenges.

It’s something two University of Minnesota Extension educators are looking into in order to help our trees become more climate resilient.

Anna Stockstad and Angela Gupta shared more about the “Climate-Ready Woodlands” program on Minnesota Now.

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