Jack pine | Adaptation Workbook

Stands are generally dominated by jack pine, with some composed primarily of mixed pine species or occasionally Scotch pine. Oak species may be co-dominant in some stands.

Climate Impact Statements

Jack pine forests in northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan may be tolerant of increased moisture stress due to climate change.

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

Jack pine is expected to decline across northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan by the end of the century under a range of future scenarios.

Insect pests like jack pine budworm and diseases like scleroderis may become more active and damaging to jack pine forests under a warmer climate.

Vulnerability

Moderate

Adaptive Capacity

Moderate-High

Potential Impacts

Disruptive

Applicable Sectors

Forest [FAR1]

Forest

Forested watershed

Forest Carbon Management

Recreation

Non-Forested Wetlands

Wildlife Management