Bitternut hickory, red maple, and white oak are among the few species in mesic upland forests for which conditions may continue to be favorable in some areas throughout the rest of the century.

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Multiple forest impact models tend to agree that these species are likely to retain suitable habitat and establishment across a range of climate scenarios into the end of the century.

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Central Hardwoods Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Synthesis
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Central Hardwoods Ecosystem Vulnerability Assessment and Synthesis
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