
Ensuring a sustainable future for the longleaf pine ecosystem
The Longleaf Alliance is a non-profit organization that works throughout the Southeast U.S. to guide longleaf restoration, stewardship, and conservation using science-based outreach, partnership engagement, and on-the-ground assistance.
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Artic Blast Moves South – Freeze Injury Alert for Longleaf Seedlings
January 6, 2025
Winter Storm Blair hitting the Eastern U.S. means freezing night time temperatures throughout much of the longleaf range just as planting season is beginning to ramp up. When temperatures drop…
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G.U.I.D.E-ing Longleaf Forward – 2024 Highlights
January 1, 2025
The Longleaf Alliance staff, board, members, and conservation partners have many collective successes to celebrate in 2024, from Texas to Virginia. Read more >> Our 2024 accomplishments include: – 4.8…
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Southern Pine Beetles Reach Epidemic Level in Alabama’s Forests
August 30, 2024
Alabama Forestry Commission reports highest outbreak in 23 years. The worst southern pine beetle infestations in Alabama are located within and around Bankhead National Forest and the Oakmulgee District of…
Read MoreWhat is Longleaf?
John Gould Curtis described longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Miller) as the "pride of the south." He stated, "the longleaf pine tree would probably not be considered very beautiful with its long, scaly trunk and rather scraggly branches, but a whole forest of tall, straight poles canopied over with dark green plumes of long, shaky needles is most attractive and majestic." We would tend to agree that there are few places in the world that are as beautiful as a forest of longleaf pines.
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Postponed: Longleaf & the Landowner – Alabama
Feb 26, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Learn To Burn – Williamsburg County, South Carolina
Feb 26, 2025 - Feb 26, 2025
