The Restoration of Shortleaf Pine Trees

Dr. Daniel Dey presents a brief historical overview of the distribution of shortleaf pine trees and the ecosystems where they occurred, along with the fire regimes that promoted these natural pine communities. He surveys changes in land use and disturbance associated with the dramatic loss of shortleaf pine over the past 250 years. He also highlights important biological and ecological attributes of this pine species, concluding with management strategies and practices that may be useful in restoring shortleaf pine natural communities. Dr. Dey is a Science Advisor for the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. His personal research emphasizes the ecology and silviculture of eastern forests, woodlands, and savannas. He received his Ph.D. in 1991 from the University of Missouri and, since then, has worked as a research forester for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station. He has been conducting research for the US Forest Service since 1998. Before becoming a scientist, Dan worked as a forester in the Ketchikan Ranger District, Tongass National Forest, and the Red River Ranger District, Nez Perce National Forest.

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