How: For every $1 donated, we will plant one Longleaf pine seedling in a Florida State Park. Now h elp us plant 100,000 more trees by 2022! When: Plant a Pine kicked off on Earth Day, Apwith our goal of planting 100,000 trees by Earth Day 2021 and we accomplished that goal. Longleaf pines are fire-adapted and dependent on burning which stabilizes and enriches the soil. Regular burning to restore their natural rhythms enables longleaf pine to become rich, stable ecosystems. Mature longleaf ecosystems support more than 30 endangered and threatened species, including red-cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises, and indigo snakes. They have long been prized for their commercial use in building houses, ships, and railroads and their resin used for making turpentine. Plant a Pine is focused on Longleaf Pine which are native to the Southeast and now cover an estimated 3% of their original habitat. Imagine a time when you walked through a park among towering trees…that’s why we started the Plant a Pine campaign. Trees are an integral part of our ecosystems and they help reduce stress and allow us to connect with nature and provide a calming effect. Why: Tre es play a key role in our environment, cleaning the air, filtering water, and providing needed habitat for hundreds of species of insects, and other animals and plants. What: Plant a Pine is an easy way to help Florida State Parks get greener!
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