Effects of drought on forests and rangelands in the United States: A comprehensive science synthesis

This report provides a national overview of peer-reviewed scientific research on the impacts of drought on the United States forests and rangelands. It includes drought characterization; drought impacts on forest processes and disturbances such as insect outbreaks and wildfire; and consequences on forest and rangeland values.

Seventy-seven scientists from the Forest Service, other federal agencies, research institutions and universities across the United States contributed to the assessment. It establishes a comprehensive baseline of available data that land managers can use to test how well their efforts to improve drought resilience and adaptation practices are working nationwide.