Potential Climate Change Impacts
Impacts on Forest
Suitable habitats for many tree species likely to shift faster than rate at which trees naturally migrate
Forest dieback due to drought, insects and disease may increase, especially along southern boundaries and in drier areas
Projected increase in summer droughts would increase risk of forest fires, especially where forests are already under stress
Andrea Hahmann
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