The longleaf pine was the basis of local industry and is part of why northwest Florida is a biodiversity hotspot. It's in trouble.

Nestled between towering longleaf pines and live oaks, Tony Harris’ tree farm is home to another native species with a less imposing presence: The bushy, stout Florida sand pine. Out in the wild, the ...

Florida is, as most would expect, one of America's top states to relax and experience nature, including this beautiful state ...

Twenty years ago, Jack Davis started teaching environmental history at the University of Florida. On most work days outside his classroom, he would greet one of the university’s oldest residents: the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida residents can now purchase tree seedlings to help combat deforestation for the upcoming tree planting season. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the ...

Longleaf pine trees, once dominant in the Southeast, have significantly declined due to unsustainable logging and turpentining practices. These trees play a crucial role in biodiversity, supporting ...