Northeastern Interior Dry-Mesic Oak Forest
This oak‑dominated forest spans dry‑mesic sites at low to mid elevations. Mature stands include multiple oak species, hickories, birches, and shrubs, reflecting a long human history and varied soil conditions.
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Summary
The Northeastern Interior Dry‑Mesic Oak Forest is an oak‑dominated, mostly closed‑canopy system occurring across dry to mesic landscapes. Featuring red, white, black, and scarlet oaks with hickories, birches, and mid‑successional stands, it occupies low to mid elevations on generally acidic soils shaped by long human influence.