Episode 246: Longleaf Pine

Craig wants America's most hated man, unelected shadow president Elon Musk, to keep his hands off our National Parks. (Resistance Rangers)Longleaf pine once covered an area of over 90 million acres from Virginia to Texas along the Southeastern coast and well inland. Today, only about 5% of that original habitat remains. Karl Etters works at Tall Timbers Plantation in Tallahassee, an organization committed to the use of fire ecology in land management. We discuss the history and biology of the longleaf pine, restoration efforts, and where to see longleaf pine today in Florida."Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly "Florida Conservation Newsletter." For only $5 per month, you'll stay updated on the biggest environmental headlines around the state and nation.