Longleaf pine forests once dominated southern forest habitat from Texas to Virginia. Extraordinarily resilient against harsh elements like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires, these forests thrive in today’s changing climate. But with decades of unsustainable logging practices and development, they now are one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world with only 5% of the historical southern range still standing today. TPL is continuing to protect these longleaf pine forests throughout Florida with areas like the Wolfe Creek Forest.

Nestled between the Naval Air Station Whiting Field and the Blackwater River State Forest, Wolfe Creek Forest hosts abundant wildlife and critical habitat to many threatened and endangered species. It encompasses Coldwater Creek, a state-designated paddling trail, that’s popular with kayakers and canoers looking to connect to Florida’s natural beauty. For years, we’ve protected Wolfe Creek and added acres to the Blackwater River State Forest, even crossing a huge conservation milestone: 10,000 acres of longleaf pine forests protected! With the help of our partners, we’ll continue to protect more acres around Wolfe Creek Forest and safeguard these dynamic woods for more Floridians to enjoy.