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Warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are causing a decline in the growth and survival rates of trees in Northern Minnesota, particularly spruce and fir. 

Peter Reich with the University of Michigan tracks the effects of climate change on northern forests around the globe. He discussed the future of forests — including strategies for managing the Minnesota Northwoods — with Climate Cast host Paul Huttner. 

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Warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are causing a significant decline in the growth and survival rates of trees in northern Minnesota, particularly spruce and fir. 

Warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are causing a decline in the growth and survival rates of our trees, particularly among spruce and fir. And with life spans in the decades, the swift changes are creating trouble.

Minnesota’s northern forests are changing rapidly. Warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are causing a decline in the growth and survival rates of our trees, particularly spruce and fir.

And with life spans in the decades, the swift changes are creating trouble.

Peter Reich with the University of Michigan has been keeping track of our northern forests and he discussed the future of our forests with Climate Cast host Paul Huttner.

Northern forests struggle to adapt to climate change

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