Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts | 2021 Assessment Report
LAND CHAPTER
Climate sensitive land management can help Wisconsin adjust to a rapidly changing climate Contour farming in Wisconsin. Photo credit: WDNR
INTRODUCTION Wisconsin residents and businesses are already feeling the impacts of climate change. Wisconsin is experiencing increases in annual average temperatures of 3 degrees Fahrenheit and is likely to increase an additional 2 - 8 degrees Fahrenheit by mid-century. This warming trend is bringing increases in the frequency of extreme storm events,
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leading to more flooding and disruptions to agriculture, forests, plants and natural communities, tourism and other industries. By the end of the century, these storms will probably be nearly twice as frequent throughout Wisconsin. The topics covered in this chapter include issues, impacts and solutions in the areas of agriculture, forestry, plants and natural communities, and wildlife. These topic areas are covered in more depth on WICCI Working Group webpages with links
