In 1997 a summer survey of the stand found 27 herbaceous species and nearly 2,700 longleaf pine seedlings per acre. The stand will be monitored to observe changes in herbaceous species composition and longleaf pine regeneration. Efforts such as these being conducted at the Flomaton Natural Area are helping to preserve a small reminder of an important part of the southern and U.S. heritage. Plans are to use the Flomaton Natural Area for research, educational, and demonstration purposes. Interpretive trails may be developed to provide visitors with a glimpse of the past.
Visitors are welcome to walk through the stand any time.
Kush is a Senior Research Associate and Meldahl is an Assistant Professor in the School of Forestry.