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from Michigan State University Extension

MICHIGAN JACK PINE FOREST TYPE

Tree Species Found in Jack Pine Stands
Michigan's 12th Most Diverse Forest Type in Terms of Tree Species
and 7th Most Common in Terms of Acres

5 Most Common Trees

Other Tree Associates

Jack Pine
Red Pine
Northern Red Oak
White Pine
Quaking Aspen

93% of all type volume

 Black Oak
Black Spruce
Red Maple
Bigtooth Aspen
White Oak
Northern Pin Oak
Black Cherry
Paper Birch
Bitternut Hickory
Balsam Fir
 		 White Spruce
Sugar Maple
Sassafras
Northern White Cedar
Tamarack
Yellow Poplar
Shagbark Hickory
Basswood
Scotch Pine
American Elm
Pin Oak
Species are listed in order by volume, on a state-wide basis.
15 forest types are recognized for Michigan.
Source:  USDA Forest Inventory, 1992

How are forest types defined?  Click here for an explanation.

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This site created and maintained by Bill Cook, MSU Extension Forester for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, now retired.  He continues to respond to suggestions, questions, and corrections. Contact him at cookwi@msu.edu.