Maps of the climate envelopes of 9 focal species in the northeastern United States in 2020 and 2080 under RCP 8.5

We developed maps of of projected present and future climate niches for 9 focal species (including 4 plants [common bearberry, Bebb's sedge, highland rush, and shrubby five-fingers], 2 birds [grasshopper sparrow and black-throated green warbler], and 3 salamanders [blue-spotted salamander, jefferson salamander, and marbled salamander]) to identify climate change refugia, areas on the landscape relatively buffered from contemporary climate change. Climate change refugia were considered to be those areas projected to be climatically suitable now and in 2080. These maps are intended to inform management plans for refugia conservation throughout the northeastern United States, especially in protected areas including national parks, and can be used to support both climate adaptation efforts for focal species in protected areas individually and facilitate cross-boundary collaborations as species ranges shift across parks in the Northeast.