WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Halyburton Park is one of the most frequently visited parks in Wilmington. It’s recognized by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program for its longleaf pine forest, vernal ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 1944, the US Forest Service launched the Smokey Bear campaign to ...

A: Wiregrass is a native bunch grass that used to be plentiful in the area. Parts of southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle are referred to as the Wiregrass region. According ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The City of Wilmington began its work to restore the longleaf pines at Halyburton Park on Monday, Feb. 26. There will be a controlled burn this or next month depending on the ...

Longleaf pine conservation is considered a key part of climate resilience for Florida and the Southeast. But when it comes to climate change, longleaf pines are not out of the woods. Drip torch in ...

In Big Thicket National Preserve’s converging ecosystems, NPCA is helping to restore the red-cockaded woodpecker and the longleaf pine forests they call home. Big Thicket National Preserve in ...

YEMASSEE — Making the sweeping right turn from U.S. Highway 21 onto Savannah Highway, a faint column of pale gray smoke began to build a couple miles to the east. A controlled burn was getting ...