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Using Managed Relocation to Advance Climate Adaptation: Benefits, Risks, and Barriers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Jenica Allen
UMass Amherst
Peter Clark
University of Vermont
Jacquelyn Gill
University of Maine
Chris Nadeau
Schoodic Institute

Description

In this one-hour discussion, panelists from research and management backgrounds will consider key issues in the use of managed relocation as a climate adaptation strategy. Potential benefits, risks, and hurdles to implementing this technique will be discussed to provide scientific and practical information that will promote a better understanding of this management approach and reduce impediments to employing it. This interactive session will provide audience members with ample opportunities to contribute to the conversation. 

About the Panelists

Jenica Allen is a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst. Peter Clark is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vermont. Jacquelyn Gill is a Professor of Paleoecology and Plant Ecology at the University of Maine. Chris Nadeau is a Climate Change Adaptation Scientist at the Schoodic Institute. 

Registration Information

Registration Information for this panel discussion will be available shortly.