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jack pine (Pinus banksiana)

Model Reliability: Medium



Current Forest Inventory and Analysis under Current Conditions
Current Forest Inventory and Analysis under Current Conditions
(DISTRIB-II + SHIFT)
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Importance Value
GCM SCENARIO % Area Occ Ave IV Sum IV Future/Current IV
Actual2.7129492N/A
RFimp3.87.684180.89
CCSM453.95.562260.74
CCSM8545.260310.72
GFDL453.75.256570.67
GFDL853.94.955520.66
HAD453.95.158580.7
HAD853.94.855420.66
GCM454.24.859420.71
GCM854.34.657190.68

Regional Summary Tree Tables

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 Interpretation Guide


Jack pine is a narrow ranged, sparse, but high importance species, found across 2% of the eastern US. Models suggest a small decrease (up to 40%) in suitable habitat even though they also show a slight increase in area. However, it rates highly for adaptability (drought tolerant) and is fairly abundant so that we suggest a good capability rating. SHIFT also suggests it may be a good infill species, mostly under RCP 8.5.



Family:  Pinaceae

Guild:  pioneer, dry-site, shade intolerant

Functional Lifeform:  small-medium evergreen conifer

5.2 1.87
-1.24 Model Reliability Medium

MODFACs
What traits will impact jack pine's ability to adapt to climate change, and in what way?:

 Primary Positive Traits

Drought

 Primary Negative Traits

Shade tolerance Insect pests


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