Because of the great difference in temperatures and soil conditions between these two elevations, the forest cover type ranges from stunted spruce, balsam and white birch near the mountain tops to excellent quality oak, maple, basswood and white ash at the lower elevations.
Due to the significant variation in temperatures and soil conditions between these two elevations, the forest cover type varies from stunted spruce, balsam, and white birch near the mountain tops to excellent quality oak, maple, basswood, and white ash at the lower elevations.