Alaska Arctic

Climate change threatens some of the most treasured natural and historic places in our nation. An example in the Alaska Arctic bioregion that park managers are concerned about is the potential vegetation shift from tundra to shrubland due to warmer temperatures. This vegetation change, combined with the loss in sea ice, may result in a loss of vital habitat for caribou, birds and polar bears.

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Related Links

Suggested links to learn more about climate change in this region:

• Talking Points: Impacts to the Alaska Boreal and Arctic
• Arctic Network Climate Change Resource Brief
• Central Alaska Network Climate Change Resource Brief
• Denali National Park Climate Change Information