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Report Title:

Identifying Species in Pennsylvania Potentially Vulnerable to Climate Change

Report Summary:

Climate change will likely impact the distribution and abundance of plant and animal species in Pennsylvania. Those species vulnerable to climate may experience a shift in their ranges within the state. Recognizing climate change vulnerability is an important first step in preparing for future conservation efforts. However, no assessments have yet been conducted to determine which Pennsylvania species are vulnerable to climate change. The goals of this project were to 1) compile a priority list of species occurring in Pennsylvania that are likely vulnerable to climate change and 2) examine the climate change vulnerability of species included in the priority list. The overall objective was to not only identify climate change vulnerable species but to also examine the abiotic factors and life history characteristics that contribute to their increased vulnerability.

Report Type:

WRCP

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WRCP-08288

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Final Report Date:

06/01/2011

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Funding Source Details
Funding Source:	WRCP
Grant Number:	288
Amount:	$76,533.00

Location Information

Institution:

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

Investigator(s):

Investigator Details
Name:	Matt Kowalski
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Investigator Details
Name:	Marry Ann Furedi
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Email	mfuredi@paconserve.org

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Name:	Betsy Leppo
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Email	pleppo@paconserve.org

Investigator Details
Name:	Bradley Eichelberger
Street Address 1:	Dept of Biology Frostburg State University
Street Address 2:	101 Braddock Rd
City/State/Zip:	Frostburg MD 21532
Phone:	301-687-3004
Email	beichelberger0@frostburg.edu

Public Citation(s):

Furedi, M., B. Leppo, M. Kowalski, T. Davis, and B. Eichelberger. 2011. Identifying species in Pennsylvania potentially vulnerable to climate change. Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pittsburgh, PA.