Oak associations

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Oak forests occur on sandy to dry-mesic soils. Oaks depend on high sunlight conditions for regeneration. Common tree species include northern red, white, black, and northern pin oaks.

Climate Impact Statements
Oak forests may be tolerant of increased moisture stress due to climate change.
Climate change effects on the wildfire regime or ability to use prescribed fire could benefit or disrupt oak forests.
Many oak species in are expected to increase or remain steady in northern Michigan by the end of the century, particularly under mild climate scenarios.
Insect pests like forest tent caterpillar and spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) and diseases like oak wilt may become more active and damaging in oak forests under a warmer climate.
High diversity may improve the adaptive capacity of oak forests.
Vulnerability
Low-Moderate
Adaptive Capacity
Moderate-High
Potential Impacts
Mixed
External Link
Michigan Natural Features Inventory Abstract - Oak Associations
Applicable Sectors
Forest [FAR1]
Forest
Forested watershed
Forest Carbon Management
Recreation
Non-Forested Wetlands
Wildlife Management