The Longleaf Pine Forest is one of the last remaining within the city. This 27-acre area is periodically subjected to controlled burns to preserve it and encourage reseeding. Thousands of wildflowers bloom along its meandering trails, making it a favorite site for walkers. After undergoing controlled burns since 2005, the Longleaf Pine Forest continues to regenerate.
In May 2007, naturalist Fred Nation and Dr. Harry Larsen, retired professor at Auburn University’s School of Foresty, performed an evaluation of the 27-acre site. Included in this study is a Site Location and Description and an Inventory Summary. Download an updated version of this original study in PDF format.