Lowland-riparian hardwoods

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Lowland and riparian hardwoods occur on alluvial soils or impermeable clay layers that are seasonally or annually inundated or saturated. Common tree species include red maple, northern white-cedar, silver maple, black ash, and green ash.

Climate Impact Statements
Lowland and riparian hardwood forests may be vulnerable to future changes in hydrology.
Most dominant tree species in lowland and riparian hardwood forests are expected to increase by the end of the century (American elm, black willow, eastern cottonwood, green ash, silver maple, swamp white oak, and white ash).
Some tree species in lowland and riparian hardwood forests are expected to decline by the end of the century (northern white-cedar, black ash, balsam fir, yellow birch, and paper birch).
Invasive species such as reed canarygrass, Japanese barberry, and buckthorn have the potential to increase in lowland and riparian hardwood forests under climate change.
Deer herbivory on preferred species may hinder regeneration.
Insect pests and diseases could become more active and virulent in lowland and riparian hardwood forests under a warmer climate.
Many tree species in lowland and riparian forests could tolerate limited increases in flooding and drought under climate change.
Vulnerability
Moderate
Adaptive Capacity
Moderate
Potential Impacts
Disruptive
Applicable Sectors
Forest [FAR1]
Forest
Forested watershed
Forest Carbon Management
Recreation
Non-Forested Wetlands
Wildlife Management
Grassland
Fire Management
Great Lakes Coastal Ecosystems