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Pinus ponderosa
Pinaceae
Ponderosa Pine is the most widely distributed pine in North America, ranging from British Columbia to Mexico. It is moderately fire-adapted with thick, platy bark that protects the cambium. However, decades of fire suppression have led to dense stands that are highly vulnerable to catastrophic wildfire and bark beetle outbreaks.
Acer saccharum
Sapindaceae
Sugar Maple is a prized hardwood known for maple syrup production and spectacular fall foliage. It is a dominant canopy tree in northeastern forests but is highly susceptible to ice storm damage due to its dense branching pattern. Climate change-related drought is increasingly stressing populations at the southern edge of its range.