Forest of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) in The Nature Conservancy's Green Swamp Preserve in the far southeastern corner of North Carolina in early A

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Forest of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) in The Nature Conservancy's Green Swamp Preserve in the far southeastern corner of North Carolina in early April. Occasional fires keep undergrowth under control, while fire-resistant bark protects the trees.

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