Upland Pine Ecosystems
Upland pine communities are woodlands characterized by widely spaced longleaf pines with a sparse to moderate shrub layer, along with a dense, species-rich groundcover of grasses and herbs. Other plants commonly occurring in this community are turkey oak, bluejack oak, southern red oak, live oak, persimmon, gopher apple, and leadplant. Animal species include green treefrog, gopher tortoise, eastern fence lizard, red-bellied woodpecker, loggerhead shrike, cotton mouse, and fox squirrel.
Publications
Fire and Invasive Plant Interactions
FR457FOR386
Longleaf Pine Regeneration
FR064SS-FOR-13
Pinus palustris: Longleaf Pine
ST469ENH-628
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