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The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) recently launched an interactive online tool that offers highly localized future climate information for Minnesota.
Imagine a future in which introducing fungi to a site helps control buckthorn and keeps these aggressive and ecosystem-altering plants in check. Researchers and funders are hoping to make this dream a reality.
Flexible volunteer opportunities allow Raney to tailor his service around his schedule and make contributing to citizen science a regular activity.
Parts of the country are set to see the emergence of high numbers of cicadas. What’s all the buzz about, and should Minnesotans be investing in earplugs?
Our soils and soil fertility have been impacted by this past winter’s unusual temperatures and moisture patterns. Planting seeds and transplants this season should focus on average last-frost dates rather than soil temperatures.
A resistance-focused climate adaptation approach to retain the current state of woodlands involves creating areas called refugia to protect species that may not perform well with climate change.
Extension's tree selection lists include new-to-region species as options for adding diversity to existing forests to help achieve climate adaptation goals.
We are seeing some bumble bee queens emerging earlier than usual due to the warm winter. What might this mean for future bee generations?
Are trees moved through assisted migration considered invasive species? Climate change has experts rethinking boundaries and definitions.
Emerald ash borer (EAB) continues to cause problems for ash trees. As of this past year, it has been found in 48 Minnesota counties.