In 2018, this was loblolly pine plantation. After harvest, @TNEnvironment Natural Areas implemented invasive plant control, conducted Rx fire & planted native shortleaf pine seedlings. Today, it’s a diverse Cumberland Plateau grassland. @segrasslands@SLPInitiative@UAForestLab
Good prescribed fire at Savage Gulf today with TN Division of Natural Areas and TN Division of Forestry to restore a former loblolly plantation to native shortleaf pine / hardwood matrix. @SLPInitiative @savagegulfsp @oakfirescience @UAForestLab
Got word that researchers @UAForestLab received funding to continue research on #shortleaf pine management and the positive effects of prescribed fire @TennStateParks Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Looking forward to assisting. @naturalareas