SHOAL SANCTUARY
Restoration of Longleaf Forest
Removal of invasive competition, prescribed burns, occasional thinning and replanting

7 year old pine forest

Torreya recovered from fireTorreya pine at Totem- healthy after agricultural lime

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 flamesCamel Pack 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 - camel backpack and drip torch

1 year after a burnNew growth "candle"

Prescribed burnAfter a burn

Mulching

Sapling tree3-Year-Old

PlantingWatering