Forested watershed | Adaptation Workbook

Northern Minnesota temperatures will increase between 4 °F and 10 °F by the end of the century, with more warming during winter.

Northern Minnesota has already warmed more than 1.5 degrees since the first half of the 20th century, which is one of the fastest rates of warming across the country. All global climate models project that temperatures will increase with continued increases in atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. More warming is projected under a high climate scenario (RCP 8.5) and more moderate warming is projected under a moderate climate scenario (RCP 4.5).

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Managed Red Pine

Managed Red Pine typically exists as single-species plantations that are managed as even-aged stands with rotation ages from 60 to 120 years. Red pine is typically planted on sandier, relatively nutrient-poor soils.

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Managed Aspen

Managed aspen stands are found on a wide range of soil types and landforms, and they are conventionally managed as even-aged stands with rotation ages between 35 to 60 years.

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Acid Peatland

Acid Peatlands occur in saturated areas that get most of their water from precipitation rather than groundwater. Black spruce and tamarack are some of the only tree species that can survive these very acidic conditions.

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Forested Rich Peatland

Forested Rich Peatlands occur on saturated, moderately acidic peatlands. Common tree species include black spruce, tamarack, northern white-cedar, and balsam fir.