This lecture will provide a view of New England coastal forests in from pre-colonial contact to present. This will lead to discussion about the current dilemma facing land stewards in coastal New England: How to preserve native species and natural habitats threatened by climate change in ways that are innovative, but aligned with the values of informed stewardship. Presented By Dr. Maria Janowiak, Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science, as part of the 2021 UConn CLEAR webinar series in collaboration with Avalonia Land Conservancy on March 10, 2021.