Wildfire potential for dry calcareous forests, woodlands and glades, could increase under drier conditions, although fire intensity will determine whether it is a positive or negative impact.

Low-intensity fire could benefit this ecosystem by reducing the eastern redcedar component
in the woodland portions of this ecosystem that are becoming overgrown. However, high-intensity fire that results in widespread mortality of eastern redcedar will dramatically change this ecosystem. Severe drought, projected temperature increases, and increased fire may allow expansion of the woodland and glade elements at the expense of the forested areas.