Pine Stands Without a Significant Longleaf Component

Overview:

There are many essentially pure stands of pines of species other than longleaf on former longleaf sites. Some of these are the result of earlier removal of longleaf and re-colonization by loblolly, shortleaf, or, occasionally, slash pine. Many more are the result of deliberate replacement of longleaf by planting either loblolly or slash pine. These sites must be reforested to longleaf by planting as there is no available seed source. The task of restoring the ground cover is directly linked to the previous history of fire in the stand.

Starting Point Diagnosis = No Longleaf Pine and No Recent History of Fire

Starting Point Diagnosis = No Longleaf Pine But a Recent Fire History

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