Suitable habitat for northern species in the Central Hardwoods region will decline.

Submitted by dshannon on

Results from climate impact models suggest a decline in suitable habitat for northern species such as sugar maple, white ash, and American beech when compared with habitat suitability under current climates. These northern species may be able to persist in some southern portions of their range if potential new competitors from farther south are unable to colonize these areas, although they are expected to have reduced vigor and be under greater stress.

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