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Restoration & Management

HomeWhat is Longleaf?Restoration & ManagementGroundcover Restoration

Groundcover Restoration

A fully functioning longleaf ecosystem supports wildlife, creates a forest with economic benefits, and maintains an aesthetically pleasing habitat for the landowner. The underlying force that drives these functions is the presence of healthy groundcover.

Fire

Native groundcover species provide fine fuels necessary for prescribed burning, and can help deter invasive species that alter or preclude the natural role of fire.

Plant Diversity

The longleaf forest is one of the most diverse habitats in North America. This extraordinary diversity comes from the abundant plant life found in the longleaf ecosystem's groundcover, and the species of plants and animals that naturally evolved together.

Wildlife Diversity

Diversity in the groundcover plant community leads to diversity in the wildlife community. Many wildlife species require early successional habitats that prosper with frequent fire. Herbaceous grasses and wildflowers dominate these habitats.

Resources

  • Keys to Successfully Restoring Longleaf Groundcover
  • Restoring Longleaf: A Groundcover Perspective
  • Understory Diversity 201 - Longleaf Academy Program
  • Groundcover Restoration 201 - Longleaf Academy Program

 

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We measure longleaf restoration success not just i We measure longleaf restoration success not just in the number of longleaf pine trees planted or longleaf acres gained but also in how well we manage longleaf to promote a healthy ecosystem. Prescribed fire is the most effective tool to achieve those goals. In 2024, longleaf partners set a new record – applying prescribed fire to 2,290,436 acres! This was a half million increase compared to 2023. Most of the reported burn acreage occurred on public lands, but about 30% of the increase comes from private lands.This achievement contributes to the remarkable 20+ million acres of prescribed fire implemented across the Southeast since 2010.Check out the full 2024 Accomplishment Report from America's Longleaf > longleafalliance.org > news (link in bio)
Feelin’ pine in RED, WHITE, and BLUE! The charac Feelin’ pine in RED, WHITE, and BLUE! The characteristic green needles of #longleaf are not the only eye-catching colors of this iconic tree. 🔴 Reddish bark: Its thick, fire-resistant bark has a warm, rusty hue.⚪ White candles: New growth emerges from the needle cluster, resembling a white candle, before new green needles emerge. 🔵 Bluish pollen: Male pollen cones (strobili) are blue-ish/purple when mature.Longleaf brings natural color to the landscape and supports a whole host of dazzling native species. Nature’s fireworks are truly something to celebrate! 📷Photos by Karen Zilliox Brown, Ryan Bollinger, and Sarah Crate #LongleafPine #RedWhiteAndBlue #NaturesFireworks
Longleaf-ers (yes, that includes YOU!) are making Longleaf-ers (yes, that includes YOU!) are making a big progress to restore, conserve, and maintain critical longleaf pine habitat.In 2024, partners reported 2.7 million acres of accomplishments, including:🌲Gained 105,568 acres of longleaf through planting and silviculture practices🔥Applied prescribed fire to 2.2 million acres - a RECORD for the 4th year in a row!!!🌎Protected 49,337 acres through acquisitions and easementsThe full report is available at longleafalliance.org > news (link in bio)
Biodiversity Credits for Longleaf Landowners July Biodiversity Credits for Longleaf LandownersJuly 9, 2025 | Virtual WebinarJoin The Longleaf Alliance and Milliken Advisors to learn about the emerging biodiversity credit market and how it may benefit your land and generate revenue opportunities.This virtual webinar will discuss:+ how biodiversity credits work+ how they fit into long-term management goals+ current market developmentsRegister Via Zoom (link in bio).

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