Hikers will see small specimens of turkey oak, running oak, southern red oak, and live oak called scrub oaks. Because the property is burned, these oaks stay small and scrubby. If fire is suppressed, most of these oaks will achieve mature tree size and shade out the longleaf pines and the ecosystem will evolve to a southern mixed hardwood forest. Some examples of mature hardwoods are found scattered across the property. Lastly, don t ignore the pond.
Wetlands are an important component of a longleaf pine ecosystem.
Called limestone sinks in this region, depressions are formed when limestone dissolves below the soil and forms a shallow depression that fills with fresh water. Influencing the variety of flora and fauna found here will be the length and depth of inundation and if it periodically burns. The lake is relatively shallow and stumpy, but inundated natural limesink ponds have left areas of cool, clear water with a variety of fish. Duck and deer hunting are popular around the lake and in the 16,895 acres that comprise Lake Seminole Wildlife Management Area, located in different tracts around the reservoir. Canoes, pedal boats, and bikes are available to rent.