Managed Red Pine | Adaptation Workbook

Managed Red Pine typically exists as single-species plantations that are managed as even-aged stands with rotation ages from 60 to 120 years. Red pine is typically planted on sandier, relatively nutrient-poor soils.

Climate Impact Statements

Managed Red Pine is generally tolerant of moisture stress and low-severity wildfire.

Regenerating red pine stands may become more difficult under climate change in northern Minnesota.

Modeling results for red pine in northern Minnesota are mixed across a range of climate change scenarios.

Insect pests and diseases may have more negative impacts on Managed Red Pine stands under climate change.

Deer herbivory on preferred species may hinder regeneration.

Managed Red Pine forests typically have low diversity and few options for responding to changing conditions.

Regular management may help reduce the risk of Managed Red Pine stands to climate change.

Vulnerability

Moderate-High

Adaptive Capacity

Low-Moderate

Potential Impacts

Disruptive

Applicable Sectors

Forest [FAR1]

Forest

Forested watershed

Forest Carbon Management

Recreation

Non-Forested Wetlands

Wildlife Management