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balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera)

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
Actual3.26.66126N/A
RFimp3.94.450830.83
CCSM452.62.721340.42
CCSM852.2319430.38
GFDL451.83.216450.32
GFDL851.63.315570.31
HAD452.1318600.37
HAD852.23.119660.39
GCM452.72.418930.37
GCM852.42.618250.36

Regional Summary Tree Tables

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 Interpretation Guide


Balsam poplar is a far north species (2.3% of area), sparse, but with high IV when present. Its medium reliable model suggests substantial decreases in habitat (area and importance) may occur under either scenario of climate change. It is moderately abundant and adaptable however, yielding an overall capability rating of poor. The effect of SHIFT is minor.



Family:  Salicaceae

Guild:  pioneer, moist-site tolerant

Functional Lifeform:  medium to tall deciduous tree

4 0.13
-0.59 Model Reliability Medium

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

 Primary Positive Traits

Fire Regeneration Vegetative reproduction

 Primary Negative Traits

Shade tolerance Drought


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