Longleaf Pine Forests—A Southern Treasure

The tree’s truth: Once dominant, longleaf pines face the growing threat of climate change

Pine Country

Longleaf pine forests are quintessential southern ecosystems, rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. At Warnell, we’re working to restore these forests while simultaneously continuing to benefit from sustainable wood harvest and pine straw raking. Dr. Dan Markewitz, Terrell Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources and Soil Site Productivity, and his team are studying how pine straw raking affects soil chemistry and microbial communities compared to un-raked reference stands. His lab is a

🌲 Why do we focus on restoring longleaf pine? It’s about resilience and sustainability! 🌲 Deep roots stabilize soil and withstand extreme weather 🌧️💨 Fire-resistant and thrive with periodic fires 🔥 Drought-resistant, conserving water while maintaining healthy forests 💧 Crucial for protecting against extreme weather events 🌪️ Join our Longleaf Pine Nerd Club and get updates about these incredible forests and their restoration! 🌳 Tap the link in our biohttps://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us

Resiliency To Climate Change Could Be Key In Longleaf Pine Restoration