The fate of the long leaf has been a well documented decline. It symbolizes the wild south, while highlighting the state of our natural planet. Wilderness forests across America have perished due to our destructive ways, only patches or stands of properly managed forest exist. In the south, we have seen the eradication of the great long leaf forest, replaced with residential areas, roads, canals, shopping centers, churches, wal-marts, and ever expanding cities. Our wilderness expanses have been expended. Fire management is often suppressed for safety concerns, altering the state of these 'wild lands'. But alas, there are a few small parcels of land that resemble their wild cousins, long leaf still lives. These are the last great stands. And in North Carolina, the last great stand of long leaf...burns on...
"for every creature, balance is found between grass and fire"
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