This blog is dedicated to the environmental well-being of our Florida coastal habitat.

This blog is
dedicated to the environmental well-being of coastal habitat.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Slash pines

A group of 3 gallon slash pines were planted by John Sarkozy
at the middle beach in Nokomis.
They're.part of the Hammocks of Nokomis Waterways project.
Aug 2011.
Historically, slash pines were a major resource for the naval stores industry. Pines produced turpentine and crude rosins that were used for a variety of purposes.
A 2 year old slash pine was added to existing pines.
It may live as long as 200 years.