Celebrating Our Leaders – 2026 Regional Longleaf Awards Announced
September 25, 2026
Every two years, individuals, private landowners, land managers, wildlife biologists, conservation groups, consultants, university researchers, forestry professionals, agency and outreach personnel gather for the best and largest longleaf event in the nation - The Biennial Longleaf Conference. The Regional Longleaf Awards Program, offered in conjunction with the Biennial Longleaf Conference, r
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Samsung Electronics and The Longleaf Alliance Collaborate to Restore South Carolina Forests and Advance Water Sustainability
September 23, 2026
The Longleaf Alliance (TLA) is announcing a project with Samsung Electronics to restore native longleaf pine forests in South Carolina, supporting the company's global water stewardship goals while delivering measurable benefits for biodiversity, water resources, and local communities. The project represents one of the first investments through The Longleaf Alliance's Longleaf Biodiversity Imp
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The Owen Fellowship of The Longleaf Alliance Awards $20,000 Scholarship to Basanta Shrestha for Advanced Studies in the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem
April 1, 2026
Now in its third round, The Owen Fellowship of The Longleaf Alliance is a program that makes a direct impact on the development of the next generation of longleaf pine restoration professionals and researchers. We are proud to announce that this year's recipient is Basanta Shrestha, Ph.D. Student, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation at Clemson University, in the amount of $20
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Freeze Injury Alert for Longleaf Seedlings
January 15, 2026
After a mild start to the New Year, a significant Artic blast is pushing South. Freezing temperatures are predicted across much of the Southeast beginning January 15, just as longleaf pine planting season is ramping up. When temperatures drop for extended periods, or when extreme temperature fluctuations occur, there is a risk of freeze injury to longleaf pine seedlings. If you haven't plan
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30 Years of Growing, Understanding & Improving Diverse Ecosystems
December 17, 2025
2025 Highlights from The Longleaf Alliance As The Longleaf Alliance celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025, we continued to shape our strategic vision for a sustainable future of longleaf pine landscapes. Alliance staff, board, members, and conservation partners achieved remarkable successes across the range, from Texas to Virginia, reflecting three decades of collaboration and commitment to
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Pumpkin Spice and the Power of Partnership: A Gopher Tortoise Story
October 31, 2025
In the new short documentary, A Tortoise Called Pumpkin Spice, viewers meet a tiny survivor with a big mission. Hatched from the egg of a female gopher tortoise tragically killed by a vehicle, Pumpkin Spice was the sole hatchling to emerge and thrive under the care of Georgia wildlife experts. Today, she's not just a juvenile tortoise-she's an ambassador for one of the Southeast's imperiled spe
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Wear the Legacy: Limited-Time Longleaf Apparel
September 12, 2025
Shop to Support Longleaf Celebrate the legacy of the longleaf pine and The Longleaf Alliance's conservation efforts across the Southeast with our exclusive Longleaf Ecosystem apparel, available now through October 31 on Bonfire. Each purchase directly supports The Alliance's mission to restore and protect one of the Southeast's most iconic ecosystems. Whether you're a longleaf enthusiast, cons
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Devouring Beauties – The Remarkable Pitcherplants
August 26, 2025
Mysterious, captivating, and under threat. Carnivorous pitcherplants take center stage in this short documentary set in the fire-dependent longleaf pine ecosystems of Georgia and Florida. Devouring Beauties explores the hidden world of Sarracenia, stunning predatory plants struggling to survive amid a changing landscape. Found from Canada to Texas, the greatest diversity of pitcherplants is fou
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Cheers to 30 Years!
July 25, 2025
When Dean Gjerstad and Rhett Johnson co-founded The Longleaf Alliance in 1995, the trajectory of longleaf pines and its associated ecosystems was dire - only fraction of longleaf acreage remained. Under their leadership, an 'alliance' of organizations and individuals came together to promote the ecological and economic value of longleaf pine ecosystems. Mark Hainds, Dean Gjerstad, Rhett
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From Roots to Revenue
July 9, 2025
Market Opportunities for Longleaf Landowners Longleaf pine forests offer a unique blend of ecological resilience and economic opportunity. Known for their superior strength, durability, and long needles, longleaf pines offer a range of income streams beyond traditional wood-products, including short-term and long-term revenue opportunities. Planning Today For
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