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This diagram, from the 2021 Maryland Coastal Adaptation Report Card, shows the changes that threaten coastal communities (white font) alongside adaptation actions (blue font) that can alleviate the impacts of those changes.
Coastal changes and adaptations
Coastal wetlands that are protected from erosion have an adequate sediment supply to build upwards, and will likely be more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Coastal Wetlands Resilience to Climate Change…
Wood duck boxes are placed in and around a forest interior wetland on a farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Forest interior wetland
Healthy forests are resilient on Maryland's Eastern Shore, USA.
Healthy forest
Healthy diverse forest in Maryland, USA.
Healthy forest
Landowner driving a tractor on his farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Landowner farming
Loblolly pine seedling (Pinus taeda) with rooting gel placed into planting hole, on an Eastern Shore Maryland farm, USA.
Loblolly pine seedling (Pinus taeda) being planted
Conceptual diagram illustrating preparations for the effects of climate change: In an area where all of the organisms are alike, it is possible to lose an entire population due to a single pest infestation. Landscape with a variety of native, drought-resistant plants to support biodiversity and resilient backyard communities.
Biodiversity for Climate Change

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