Longleaf pine forests are quintessential southern ecosystems, rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. At Warnell, we’re working to restore these forests while simultaneously continuing to benefit from sustainable wood harvest and pine straw raking. Dr. Dan Markewitz, Terrell Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources and Soil Site Productivity, and his team are studying how pine straw raking affects soil chemistry and microbial communities compared to un-raked reference stands. His lab is a

Longleaf Pine Forests—A Southern Treasure