# Shortleaf Pine

- **Website:** <https://shortleafpine.org>
- **Primary alias:** `shortleafpine.org`

## Description

The Shortleaf Pine Initiative is a collaborative resource focused on restoring shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) forests and associated habitats across the species’ 22-state range. These forests provide important wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, enhanced water quality, and valuable wood products, yet shortleaf pine has declined significantly in many areas. The initiative’s website brings together information and practical resources for people involved in conservation and forest management. Its materials cover the species’ history, ecology, wood quality, economic value, climate considerations, and role in diverse ecosystems. Visitors can also find guidance on site selection and preparation, regeneration, stand management, growth and yield, ecosystem management, and forest health. Tools and directories include a site suitability and decision-support tool, management examples, cost-share programs, a nursery directory, and state and regional contacts. The initiative also shares publications, photos, videos, webinars, and links to relevant organizations and websites. Through restoration planning, events, conferences, and conservation awards, it supports awareness and action to sustain shortleaf pine and the benefits its forests provide.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Environmental Science _(under Science and Education)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/iduuUmBbqa/w/6686/h/1221/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1791117574100)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Olive Drab | #5b8725 | accent |
| Dark Ebony | #381c04 | dark |
| Seagull | #7dc1eb | light |

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