The dominant tree species, pitch pine and scrub oak, are expected to persist through the end of the century.

Considering the range of possible climate futures, scrub oak is projected to have little change in future habitat and pitch pine habitat may increase slightly. Likewise, other oak species that are minor components of this forest system are also generally expected to have similar or increased habitat and growth in the future. . Because these species are present on dry, low-nutrient sites, they may not face substantial competition from other species.