NIACS core services and activities are focused on science synthesis and assessment, technical assistance and training, and communication and outreach for climate adaptation and carbon management.
Our work reflects our partners’ interests and the interests of the broader community of natural resources managers and stewards working to ensure the sustainability and integrity of natural and urban ecosystems in a changing climate.
Assessment and Synthesis
We conduct climate change assessment and science synthesis to improve understanding of climate...
Decision-Support Tools
We create a diverse array of decision-support frameworks, tools, and resources to support natural...
Technical Assistance
We provide technical assistance to meet the needs of specific public, tribal, and private land...
Exploration and Training
We help increase climate literacy among natural resource professionals, emphasizing active...
USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub
USDA's Climate Hubs are collaboration across the department's agencies. They are led and hosted by...
Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change
The Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) project is a collaborative effort to establish a...