How fire, people and history shaped the South’s iconic longleaf pine forests
Longleaf pines have become a symbol of heritage and resilience to hurricanes, drought, wildfire and climate change.
Longleaf pines have become a symbol of heritage and resilience to hurricanes, drought, wildfire and climate change.
Research shows that environmental reviews are rarely the main barrier to forest projects aimed at reducing fire risk.
Today we face an unprecedented attack on our public lands and environmental protections.
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