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Longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem (1882 words)
Longleaf pine is not only more tolerant of fire than is loblolly pine or slash pine, it actually requires fire for its survival.
However, the longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem is still in decline, and with it, the species and wildlife that depend upon it for survival.
From a botanical perspective, the longleaf forests are incredibly diverse; scientists refer to the Sandhills region as a center of southeastern biodiversity.
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