S.7 Ep.6: The Fire Forest: Restoring the Long-leaf Pine

About this episode

This episode discusses the unique characteristics and ecological significance of the longleaf pine and the challenges it faces in its native habitat.

What tree begins life looking more like a tuft of grass, survives repeated fires for years on the forest floor, and then suddenly bolts toward the canopy in a remarkable growth spurt? The longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is one of the most unique and ecologically important tree species in North America. Once dominating the coastal plains of the southeastern United States, longleaf pine forests have been reduced to less than 5% of their historic range. Yet these forests remain among the m...

Topics covered

• longleaf pine
• forest restoration
• ecological importance
• fire ecology
• southeastern forests

Keywords

• longleaf pine
• forest restoration
• fire ecology
• southeastern United States
• ecological importance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wisconsin Forestry Center, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Products: longleaf pine

Places: southeastern United States, coastal plains

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