12 Steps of Climate Resilience
Helping Landowners & Forestry Professionals Manage Forests with Climate Change in Mind
What Are the 12 Steps?
Vermont’s forests are changing, but proactive management can build resilience. The Vermont Woodlands Association (VWA) and UVM Extension Forestry present the 12 Steps to Climate Resilience, offering practical strategies to:
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Enhance forest health and biodiversity
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Adapt to extreme weather and shifting species
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Increase carbon storage while maintaining working forests
Explore the 12 Steps of Climate-Resilient Forest Management
Click each header below to learn more about the practical steps you can take to increase your woodland’s resilience to climate change.
Get the 12 Step Pocket Cards
Need a quick reference? The Pocket Guide Cards provide at-a-glance actions for climate-smart forestry.
Download the 12 Steps Guide
Looking for all the details, this Guide will take you through each step
Download the 12 Step Forest Management Plan Checklist
Get started on implementing the 12 Steps by making sure they are included in your Forest Management Plan.