It is a pine, rather obviously. In the genus Pinus, so there's not much mystery there.But which one? There are about 10 different pines that are native down here in the South. Need a break?

Pine grows faster and sequesters more carbon. But native forest is better for biodiversity in the long run. Transitioning between the two offers a win-win solution.

SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Longleaf pine trees, a species native to the landscape in southeastern Virginia, are being restored in a nature preserve. As of now, the only pine trees that remain ...