International Experts Publish Global Assessment of Forests and Water

A newly published report presents the current state of knowledge on the relationships between forests and water across the planet. Center scientist Steve McNulty is among the report’s coauthors representing 20 nations.


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Projections of Future Climate and Annual Runoff

Warmer temperatures could increase water loss by evapotranspiration. Without a comparable increase in precipitation, runoff – and thus water available for humans and ecosystems – could be reduced.

U.S. Drought Monitor tracks drought across the nation

View current drought conditions and forecasts from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Surprising Resurgence of Red Spruce Likely Result of Cleaner Air and Warmer Winters

Red spruce, for decades the forest equivalent of the canary in the coal mine signaling the detrimental effects of acid rain on northeastern forests, is making a comeback.

 
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