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shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)

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
Actual13.3519592N/A
RFimp18.22.8151330.77
CCSM4530.91.9176421.17
CCSM8537.61.7190611.26
GFDL4539.61.9221741.47
GFDL8540.61.7208661.38
HAD4537.41.8192691.27
HAD8537.81.6174081.15
GCM4541.91.6196991.3
GCM8543.61.5191171.26

Regional Summary Tree Tables

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 Interpretation Guide


Shagbark hickory is a widespread (13.6% of area), though sparse and low IV, hickory throughout much of the Central Hardwoods. With a moderate rating of adaptability and a medium reliable model suggesting no change in suitable habitat, the maps indicate some additional suitable habitat north into Minnesota and Maine under RCP 8.5. However, the SHIFT model does not indicate any chance of natural colonization there within 100 years. We project an overall capability rating of fair for this species.



Family:  Juglandaceae

Guild: persistent, large-seeded, advance growthdependent

Functional Lifeform: medium-size deciduous tree

4.4 -0.20
0.37 Model Reliability Medium

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

 Primary Positive Traits

 Primary Negative Traits

Insect pests Fire topkill


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