1. Choosing What to Protect in the Face of Climate Change Maine Land Conservation Conference May 1, 2010

2. We have an exceptional opportunity to conserve an ecologically functional landscape

4. Maine’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (Wildlife Action Plan) Identifies 213 Species of Greatest Conservation Need ( SGCN) . Encouraging habitat conservation at the local level is likely our most promising tool. Therefore, BwH is the foundation of SWAP. 21 key habitat types, and 140 Focus Areas of Statewide Ecological Significance

7. - Maine Wildlife Action Plan What about climate change?

9. Hand off to AW to discuss exposure doc.

10. AC to discuss survey

11. As we take on strategic conservation planning, or update our existing plans, how can we address climate change adaptation?

13. The Beginning with Habitat model provides a good starting point for “ saving the stage ” Water Resources and Riparian Habitat High Value Plant and Animal Habitats Unfragmented Habitat Blocks

14. Low-lying undeveloped uplands adjacent to coastal wetlands (beaches, mudflats, saltmarshes, etc.) Undeveloped areas that serve as landscape scale habitat connections Climate change adaptation will require a ‘stage’ capable of supporting an uncertain cast of players

15. Unusual soil types Unusual geologic conditions A variety of topographic conditions