SHOAL SANCTUARY
Restoration of Longleaf Forest

Removal of invasive competition, prescribed burns, occasional thinning and replanting

Rose admires an Ashe Magnolia leaf

7-year-old Longleaf forestBelly Dancer

Misplanted with root curled or J-rootMisplanted, toppled 7 years later

Stakes outgrown
after 4 years
Stand on their own,
4 years post-hurricane

7 year old pine forest

Torreya pine at Totem- healthy after agricultural limeTorreya recovered from fire

Torreya pines
Torreya Pine Revival

Prescribed burn finale just before rainfallNature Conservancy Justin helps with prescribed burn

"Say Cheese""Boop Boop Be Doo"

Six-year-old Longleaf forest

First pinecone

Longleaf Pines 5 years old

Pine forest on the rise

Post-Hurricane Ivan staking

Back burning slows pace of flamesBackpack Pump refill

Prescribed burn volunteersPrescribed burn vounteers from Americorps,
FWB FD, Westville VFD, Caryville VFD,
& even a retired Park Ranger

Volunteers keep close track of burnBurn tools - backpack pump and drip torch

1 year after a burnNew growth "candle"

Prescribed burnAfter a burn

Mulching

Sapling tree3-Year-Old

PlantingWatering