Lowland conifers

Submitted by sdhandler on

Stands are in low-lying sites and are dominated primarily by black spruce, northern white-cedar, tamarack, or a mixture of these species. Quaking aspen, paper birch, and other species may be co-dominant in some stands.

Climate Impact Statements
Lowland conifer forests may have limited tolerance to changes in water tables.
Peat soils may be vulnerabile to climate change in lowland conifer forests.
Most dominant tree species in lowland conifer forests are expected to decline across northern Wisconsin and western Upper Michigan by the end of the century (balsam fir, black spruce, northern white-cedar, and tamarack).
Lowland conifer forests may not be able to migrate to other locations on the landscape to cope with climate change.
Drought and pest outbreaks may combine to increase wildfire risks in lowland conifer forests under climate change.
Deer herbivory on preferred species may hinder regeneration.
Vulnerability
High
Adaptive Capacity
Low-Moderate
Potential Impacts
Very disruptive to ecosystem
Applicable Sectors
Forest [FAR1]
Forest
Forested watershed
Forest Carbon Management
Recreation
Non-Forested Wetlands
Wildlife Management
Grassland