Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-120). "Funding for this guide was provided by the Department of Defense Legacy Resource Management Program through Legacy Project."

Executive summary. -- Part i: Climate adaptation for INRMPS. -- 1. Introduction. -- 2. Climate risks to natural resources and the military mission. -- 3. Adaptation principles and practices. -- 4. Understanding climate science basics. -- 5. Incorporating climate considerations in INRMPs. -- 6. Exploring adaptation for INRMP program elements. -- Part II: Step-by-step process for INRMP adaptation planning. -- 7. Set context for adaptation planning. -- 8. Assess climate vulnerabilities and risks. -- 9. Evaluate implications for INRMP goals and objectives. -- 10. Develop strategies and actions to reduce climate risks. -- 11. Implement adaptation actions and projects. -- 12. Monitor and adjust adaptation actions. -- Appendices. -- References. Over the coming decades, Department of Defense (DoD) installations will experience significant risks from climate-driven changes in the environment, which could compromise the capacity of these lands and waters to support the military mission. To address those risks, the DoD Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) Implementation Manual (DoDM 4715.03) specifically calls for installations to address climate considerations when updating or revising their INRMPs. This guide--Climate Adaptation for DoD Natural Resource Managers-- has been developed to help installation managers with implementing that policy guidance.