With the help from wind or local wildlife, forests have managed to migrate naturally with changing temperatures, gradually moving to more hospitable areas. However, as climate change continues, forests are unable to adapt quickly enough. Brad St. Clair is a Research Geneticist with the U.S. Forest Service looking into what’s known as assisted migration. He joins us with details on his work in Medford and the future of forests.
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