The Longleaf Pine Forest

Longleaf pine habitat pathway

Longleaf pine habitat

The Longleaf Pine Forest is one of the last remaining within the city.

Longleaf pine habitat scene

After undergoing controlled burns since 2005, the Longleaf Pine Forest continues to regenerate. 

In May 2007, naturalist Fred Nation and Dr. Harry Larsen, retired professor at Auburn University's School of Foresty, performed an evaluation of the 27-acre site. Included in this study is a Site Location and Description and an Inventory Summaryc To view an updated version of this original study in a PDF format click here.