Fall 2020 - Issue 2
USDA California Climate Hub
News & Notes
Adapting Forests to Climate Change
Forests are shaped by the climates in which they grow and the rate of climate change we are seeing today can impact forest health in many ways. To help forest landowners in making management decisions to adapt their forestlands to climate change, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources developed a brief guide to understanding the evolving science of climate change, the possible effects these changes will have on forests, and the adaptation actions that can help forest resilience in a changing climate.
Wildfire Resources
As wildfires continue to impact communities across the state, we want to remind you of our resources on wildfire incidents, air quality updates, and resources for preparation and recovery.
Midwest Hub Hiring Coordinator
Want to work for the USDA Climate Hubs program? The Midwest Hub, based in lovely Ames, Iowa, is hiring a coordinator.
If you're interested, don't delay! The position closes on November 5th!

In the Spotlight

Are you a land manager, technical assistance provider, scientist, or other California working lands stakeholder with a story to share about your work? Know someone who fits this bill? We're always looking to feature timely and relevant efforts -- and the people behind them -- in our newsletter Spotlight series. To recommend someone for inclusion, send our Hub Coordinator an email at leparker@ucdavis.edu.
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Climate, Drought, and Fire Outlooks
For more information on the climate, drought, soil moisture, or fire outlooks, click on the images below.
Warmer than normal November temperatures are expected across the state.
Normal precipitation conditions are expected for November in NorCal, drier than normal conditions for SoCal as La Nina sets up.
Drought conditions currently impact about 42% of the state's population.
Drought is expected to linger through fall in NorCal, and develop in SoCal. Likely a result of LaNina.
Below average soil moisture is expected for November, and then winter rains arrive.
For more on the fire outlook for Northern California, click here.

For more on the fire outlook for Southern California, click here.
In the News
Events

November 10 Climate Change and California Wine Webinar

November 12 California Air Resources Board, Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Forest Management Activities & Wildfire Webinar

November 23 11AM PST
CA-NV DEWS Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

January 25 NIACS Adaptation Planning and Practices Online Courses
Opportunities

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional Development Program and Research to Grass Roots Program grants are currently open.
Proposals due in November
Get Involved!
We encourage you to be in touch if we can be of service or assistance. Contact Hub Director Steve Ostoja and check out the California Climate Hub website for more information.

Have something you'd like us to share with our newsletter recipients? Know of a colleague who should be a part of our Spotlight series? Please let us know! Contact Hub Postdoctoral Fellow Lauren Parker.
The USDA California Climate Hub within the Agricultural Research Service at the UC Davis John Muir Institute works with partners across federal and state agencies, universities, and industry to help enable climate-informed decision making and advance the adaptive capacity for California's working and managed agricultural, range, and forest lands. Through these newsletters we share news and information of relevance and interest to our stakeholders.