Central hardwood-pine | Adaptation Workbook

These forests are found in dry to mesic conditions across a variety of sites in southern New England. Dominant species may include several oak species, especially red, white, black, or scarlet oak, and other hardwood species.

Climate Impact Statements

Central hardwood-pine forests are widely distributed across a variety of sites, increasing adaptive capacity.

Changes in herbivore populations may also have substantial effects on forest growth and composition.

High levels of diversity may increase the ability of forests to adapt to climate change.

Insect pests and forest diseases could become more problematic in central hardwood-pine forests under a warmer climate.

Invasive species such as buckthorn, honeysuckle, and garlic mustard are expected to become more problematic under climate change.

Many of the dominant tree species in central hardwood-pine forests are projected to have similar or increased habitat, including black, chestnut, scarlet, and white oak and pignut and shagbark hickory.

Previous human influences, including fragmentation and fire suppression, may have reduced the adaptive capacity of some central hardwood-pine forests.

Some tree species in central hardwood-pine forests are projected to have reduced habitat in the future under scenarios of greater warming and change.

Vulnerability

Low

Adaptive Capacity

Moderate-High

Potential Impacts

Supportive

Applicable Sectors

Forest [FAR1]

Forest

Forested watershed

Forest Carbon Management

Recreation

Non-Forested Wetlands

Wildlife Management