Pitch pine-scrub oak

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Forests and barrens dominated by pitch pine and scrub oak forests are found on xeric sites with deep, sandy soils. This is a fire-dependent system, where more frequent fires will promote pines.

Climate Impact Statements
Previous human influences, including fragmentation and fire suppression, may have reduced the adaptive capacity of some pitch pine-scrub oak forests.
Low species diversity may reduce the ability of pitch pine-scrub oak forests to adapt to climate change.
The dominant tree species, pitch pine and scrub oak, are expected to persist through the end of the century.
Insect pests and forest disease could become more problematic in pitch pine-scrub oak forests under a warmer climate.
Pitch pine-scrub oak forests may be tolerant of increased moisture stress due to climate change.
Pitch pine-scrub oak forests may be tolerant of increased wildfire activity due to climate change.
Vulnerability
Low
Adaptive Capacity
Moderate
Potential Impacts
Supportive
Applicable Sectors
Forest
Forested watershed
Forest Carbon Management
Recreation
Non-Forested Wetlands
Wildlife Management