Impacts of Climate Change on Forests of the Northern Rocky Mountains

The forests of the northern Rocky Mountains are projected to have severe impacts from climate change. These impacts are summarized in this report in an accessible format intended for distribution to the general public. The study was conducted by the College of Forest Resources at the University of Montana and funded by a grant from the National Commission on Energy Policy, a project of the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Publication Date: September 29, 2009

Authors or Affiliated Users:

• Steven W. Running
• Celine Boisvenue
• Ryan Anderson
• Tom Power

Related Organizations:

• University of Montana

Sectors:

• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Forestry

Resource Category:

• Assessments

Resource Types:

• Assessment

States Affected:

• Idaho
• Montana
• Oregon
• Washington

Impacts:

• Air temperature
• Drought
• Economic
• Invasive species and pests
• Precipitation changes
• Water supply
• Wildfires

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