Acid Peatlands are unlikely to migrate or expand to new territory in response to climate change.

Acid Peatlands are widely distributed across northern Minnesota, but they are typically small and isolated. They are confined to particular hydrologic regimes, soil types, and landscape positions. Also, many of the species found in Acid Peatlands are associated with acidic soil conditions. Therefore, these systems are not expected to expand to new territory within the assessment area or outcompete other forest types. Because of their acid conditions, however, these forests may face less competition from other forest types.