This article discusses why some of Pennsylvania’s iconic tree species might not survive climate change.
Tens of thousands of acres of mountain maple, American beech, balsam fir, paper birch, and quaking aspen that produce some of Pennsylvania’s most vibrant spring, summer, and fall scenes are at risk because of climate change, according to a state agency.
“Our climate may warm too quickly for these species to adapt before dying out,” the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) wrote in a recent blog post. The post suggests a new strategy for forest management, including shifting to “change resilient” trees.