Realigning Ecosystems After Disturbance

Adaptation in Action

Forest Management Strategies for a Changing Climate

June 17, 2026 | 10am PT/1pm ET

A rapidly warming climate is threatening forest ecosystems through higher temperatures, altered precipitation, and increased stress. As climate impacts intensify, forest managers need strategies that help forests adapt now and prepare for future challenges. Guided by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS) Forest Adaptation Menu, this webinar series explores practical, real-world approaches to climate adaptation.

Each session highlights a key adaptation strategy and connects current science with boots-on-the-ground forest management. Participants will learn both the theory behind adaptation and hear directly from forest managers addressing climate risk in practice. From sustaining fundamental ecological processes to realigning ecosystems after disturbance, the series will provide foresters, land managers, and conservation professionals with tools and examples of how to strengthen forest resilience, health and sustainability.

Join us as we discuss realigning ecosystems after disturbance and other practical applications of Strategy 10 from The Adaptation Workbook created by the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS). Laura Slavsky, a Resilience Forester at The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota, will discuss her work planning and directing post-fire reforestation efforts in Northeastern Minnesota. John Lampeurer will discuss the restoration and reforestation efforts following large scale disturbance events including the July 2019 derecho event.  This large windstorm caused widespread damage across northern Wisconsin including 130,000 acres of forest within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.