Episode 11 - Restoring a Legacy: The Texas Longleaf Team with Jenny Sanders

In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny Sanders, Coordinator of the Texas Longleaf Team, to explore the revival of one of the southeast’s most iconic and ecologically rich landscapes: the longleaf pine ecosystem. Jenny shares how the Texas Longleaf Team fits into the broader America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative and what makes this habitat so vital for biodiversity, water conservation, and even ecosystem services like carbon storage. We discuss how the team works with private landowners, the importance of prescribed fire, and the unique challenges and opportunities of restoring longleaf in East Texas. Jenny also reflects on what drew her to this work and what’s ahead for longleaf restoration over the next decade. Whether you're a seasoned land steward or just curious about conservation, this conversation offers insight into a powerful collaboration rooted in history, science, and a shared love for the land.Produced and Hosted by Brittany WegnerProduced and Edited by Abigail Holmes HuddlestonEpisode transcript: https://nri.tamu.edu/the-land-steward-podcast/the-land-steward-podcast-season-2/episode-11-restoring-a-legacy-the-texas-longleaf-team-with-jenny-sanders/Episode Resources:Texas Longleaf Team website (https://txlongleaf.org/)America's Longleaf Restoration Initiative website (https://www.americaslongleaf.org/)Texan by Nature (https://texanbynature.org/)Texas A&M Forest Service Funding Connector (https://texasforestinfo.tamu.edu/fundingconnector/)Visit NRI:Website (https://nri.tamu.edu/)Medium (https://medium.com/@tamu-nri)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TexasAMNaturalResourcesInstitute)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tamuNRI/)Instagram (@tamu_nri)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamu-natural-resources-institute/)