Over the past 10+ years, the Southern Fire Exchange team has had the pleasure of partnering with many of the programs and projects involved with the America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative (ALRI). ALRI partners have widely applied fire science research and tools in their management decisions. The 2022 Annual Report produced by the ALRI provides updated details on regional progress towards restoring the legendary longleaf pine across the southeastern US. Through the Initiative, since 2010:
- 1.7 million acres of longleaf have been planted
- 17 million acres have been treated with prescribed fire
- 363,000 acres have been protected
If you’ve interested in longleaf pine ecosystem restoration and management, check out our Southern Fire Exchange Fact Sheets, explore our Regional Fire Science Publication Database, or visit the Longleaf Alliance produced Longleaf Library.
