To demonstrate the effects of a two-year burn interval during the dormant season (November-February), on the understory community composition and pine regeneration in a pine flatwoods ecosystem.

The objective of this demonstration area is to contrast the effects of fire frequency on understory species composition in a mixed longleaf (Pinus palustris) and slash pine (Pinus elliottii) flatwoods forest. Two adjacent stands feature one- and two-year burn frequencies and offer a visual contrast with this three-year burn area.

Demonstrate the effects of annual prescribed fire during the summer (approximately May-July), on the understory and regeneration of a flatwoods site.

The study area is adjacent to a flatwoods forests burned on 2- and 3-year intervals. It provides a striking visual contrast on how these burn intervals affect understory species composition.