DISTRIB-II: Habitat Suitability of Eastern United States Trees

Habitat suitability is modeled for 125 eastern United States trees species under 1981-2010 climate conditions and 8 projected future conditions (2070-2099). Inputs include downscaled climate conditions from general circulation models, elevation, and soil type. Outputs include importance values, derived from tree basal area and number of stems, for the species, modeled under current conditions and the 8 projected future conditions. The AI provides insight into options for managing eastern U.S. forests.