Title
Chapter Title: Yellowstone to Yukon, North America
Book Title: Climate and Conservation: Landscape and Seascape Science, Planning, and Action
Author(s)
Chester, C.C;.;Hilty, J.A. ;Francis, W.L.
Published
2012
Abstract
The Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) region represents one of the best known and most advanced large landscape conservation efforts in the world. Due to the relatively high availability of data and to the region’s numerous and diverse conservation groups and agencies, the regional response to climate change has been comparatively rapid— albeit much remains to be done. Ultimately, climate change preparedness will need to occur at local and subregional scales, with these efforts scaling up to support biodiversity conservation actions and policies across the Y2Y region. The Y2Y vision and on-the-ground efforts throughout the region constitute a working hypothesis that conservation at such a continental scale will enhance ecosystem resilience and provide opportunities for adaptation during this time of climate disruption.

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