Using Portfolio Theory to Guide Reforestation and Restoration Under Climate Change Scenarios

Using Portfolio Theory, this study develops a method by which the selection of genetic material, to be used in regenerating or restoring a forest, is optimally adapted to multiple, equally probable future climates.

Author names:

Crowe, Kevin

Parker, William

Year:

2008

Publisher:

Climatic Change

Reference:

Crowe, K. A., & Parker, W. H. (2008). Using portfolio theory to guide reforestation and restoration under climate change scenarios. Climatic Change, 89(3-4), 355-370.

Geographical area:

North-America

Scale:

National

Policy areas considered:

Forestry

Climate risks considered:

Higher average temperature

Flooding & Precipitation

Water scarcity & droughts

Decision-Support Tools:

Robust Decision Making (RDM)