The longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) savanna is an endangered ecosystem within a global
biodiversity hotspot. However, most studies of longleaf habitats have not considered their …

Background Regulation of the dominance of resprouting understory hardwoods is a
common objective for prescribed fire in open-canopy longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) …

Seasonal timing of prescribed fire and alterations to the structure and composition of fuels in
savannas and woodlands can release understory hardwoods, potentially resulting in a …

Clonal perennial grasses are a key functional group in fire‐prone, old‐growth grasslands
and savannas. They are flammable and can resist extinction for decades. Although clonal …

Litter from pine trees in open woodlands is an important fuel for surface fires, but litter from
hardwood species may quell fire behavior. Lower intensity fires favor hardwood over …

Uncertainty in ecosystem restoration can be mitigated by information on drivers of variability
in restoration outcomes, especially through experimental study. In southeastern USA pine …

Questions While much is known about the impact of tree encroachment on flammability in
degraded pine woodlands, little is known about how encroachment is impacting other …

Wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana/stricta) is an understory grass most often associated with the
ecosystem health, function, and biodiversity over a substantial part of the longleaf pine …

Aristida beyrichiana (wiregrass) is a foundation bunchgrass species in many southeastern
US native pine communities, but it has been dramatically reduced in extent. The potential for …

Abstract Question Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) restoration is an important management
objective throughout the southeastern United States. Site preparation prior to planting …