White pine | Adaptation Workbook

Stands are dominated by eastern white pine. Some stands may include a component of eastern hemlock or northern red oak and white ash.

Climate Impact Statements

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

White pine forests may be tolerant of increased wildfire activity due to climate change.

White pine may maintain a steady amount of suitable habitat and biomass across northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan under mild climate scenarios, but may decline under warmer, drier scenarios.

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

Deer herbivory on preferred species may hinder regeneration.

Vulnerability

Adaptive Capacity

High

Potential Impacts

Supportive

Applicable Sectors

Forested watershed

Forest Carbon Management

Non-Forested Wetlands

Wildlife Management