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black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Model Reliability: Low



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
Actual9.16.918580N/A
RFimp123.6128130.69
CCSM4522.82.7183581.43
CCSM8534.42.9292212.28
GFDL4536.32.8301552.35
GFDL85463.3448483.5
HAD4533.32.9280912.19
HAD8543.63.6459623.59
GCM4540.12.2255471.99
GCM8549.42.8400333.12

Regional Summary Tree Tables

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 Interpretation Guide


Black locust is narrowly distributed (8.1% of area), but when present, is dense and high IV; it is fairly common in the central Appalachian region. Its low reliable model suggests an increase in habitat (though still classed as 'No change' because it has <10% area) to the north, especially in the RCP 8.5 scenario. However, the SHIFT model largely limits those new habitat locations from being naturally colonized within 100 years, though some expansion into this region has possibility. It is moderately adapted to climate change and has an overall capability rating of fair.



Family:  Leguminosae

Guild:  opportunistic, dispersal limited (sproutdependent)

Functional Lifeform:  medium-sizeddeciduous tree

3.8 0.00
-0.59 Model Reliability Low

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

 Primary Positive Traits

 Primary Negative Traits

Shade tolerance Insect pests


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