Posts by Helen Johnson
Devouring Beauties – The Remarkable Pitcherplants
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…
Read MoreCheers to 30 Years!
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.…
Read MoreFrom Roots to Revenue
Market Opportunities for Longleaf Landowners (opens in new tab) Longleaf pine forests offer a unique blend of ecological resilience and economic opportunity. Known for their superior strength, durability, and long needles, longleaf pines…
Read MoreAnatomy of a Growing Season Burn
Burning in late spring or summer can be challenging, requiring careful planning and compliance with strict regulations in many parts of South Georgia. On a small farm in southeast Georgia,…
Read MorePoor Longleaf Pine Cone Prospects for 2025
Longleaf pine cone production is variable, with infrequent good crops, more so than other southern yellow pine species. The process is influenced by many environmental factors over the course of…
Read MoreAmerica’s Longleaf Celebrates 2 Million Acres Restored and 20 Million Acres Burned
America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative and the Longleaf Partnership Council are thrilled to celebrate two major milestones achieved in 2024: the restoration of two million acres of longleaf pine through planting and…
Read MoreArtic Blast Moves South – Freeze Injury Alert for Longleaf Seedlings
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…
Read MoreG.U.I.D.E-ing Longleaf Forward – 2024 Highlights
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…
Read More15th Biennial Longleaf Conference
Despite the challenges presented by Hurricane Helene before and Hurricane Milton during the 15th Biennial Longleaf Conference, longleaf enthusiasts from 22 states “joined together for tomorrow’s forests” in Miramar Beach,…
Read MoreSouthern Pine Beetles Reach Epidemic Level in Alabama’s Forests
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…
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