Red pine | Adaptation Workbook

Stands are dominated by red pine. Some stands have an oak component in the understory and sometimes as a co-dominant.

Climate Impact Statements

Red pine forests may be tolerant of increased moisture stress due to climate change.

Red pine forests may be tolerant of increased surface fires.

Red pine is expected to remain steady or decrease slightly across northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan by the end of the century under a range of future scenarios.

Insect pests and diseases may become more active and damaging in red pine forests in northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan under a warmer climate.

Low species and genetic diversity may limit the adaptive capacity of red pine forests.

Deer herbivory on preferred species may hinder regeneration.

Vulnerability

Adaptive Capacity

Low-Moderate

Potential Impacts

Disruptive

Applicable Sectors

Forested watershed

Forest Carbon Management

Non-Forested Wetlands

Wildlife Management