Managed Aspen | Adaptation Workbook

Managed aspen stands are found on a wide range of soil types and landforms, and they are conventionally managed as even-aged stands with rotation ages between 35 to 60 years.

Climate Impact Statements

Managed Aspen forests are generally tolerant of disturbances and can exist on a wide range of soils and landforms.

Aspen on drier sites may be exposed to greater drought stress in northern Minnesota.

Quaking aspen is projected to decrease across northern Minnesota by the end of the century.

Insect pests and diseases may have more negative impacts on Managed Aspen stands under climate change.

Managed Aspen forests with a mix of species, age classes, and structures may have less overall risk from climate change.

Climate change may intensify interactions among multiple stressors in Managed Aspen stands.

Vulnerability

Moderate-High

Adaptive Capacity

Moderate

Potential Impacts

Disruptive

Applicable Sectors

Forest [FAR1]

Forest

Forested watershed

Forest Carbon Management

Recreation

Non-Forested Wetlands

Wildlife Management