Climate Vulnerability Assessment of California Rangelands

Jennifer Balachowski, Pelayo Alvarez, Amber Kerr, Julian Reyes, Alexandros Xides, Hyeyeong Choe, Casey Peters, Joel Brown and Leslie Roche

No 339087, USDA Miscellaneous from United States Department of Agriculture

Abstract: This assessment was created to highlight vulnerabilities specific to California rangelands’ unique geography and ecology and to provide a foundation for developing tools and practices that increase rancher and rangeland resilience to climate change. Topics covered in the assessment include: --- An overview of rangelands and ranching in California --- Mid-century projections of water stress on rangeland plants --- Anticipated biophysical changes to rangelands ---Socioeconomic and policy factors affecting rangeland sustainability --- Adaptation options for rangeland managers --- Future research needs

Keywords: Farm Management; Land Economics/Use; Livestock Production/Industries; Resource/Energy Economics and Policy; Risk and Uncertainty (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 73
Date: 2018-06
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.339087

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