Longleaf, Far As the Eye Can See: A New Vision of North America's Richest Forest Paperback – October 6, 2026

Longleaf forests once covered 92 million acres from Texas to Maryland to Florida. These grand old-growth pines were an integral part of the largest forest ecosystem in North America and over time came to define the forests of the southern United States. But a complex web of factors, including logging, fire suppression, and destruction by landowners, reduced those forests so that they now occupy only 3 million acres. Fortunately, the stately tree is enjoying a resurgence of interest, and longleaf forests are once again spreading across the South. Authors Bill Finch, Rhett Johnson, and John C. Hall offer an engaging exploration of longleaf pines’ interaction with other species, the development of these forests prior to human contact, and the influence of the longleaf on southern culture, as well as ongoing efforts to restore these forests.Featuring Beth Finch’s breathtaking photography and a new foreword by the authors, this second edition of the classic Longleaf, Far As the Eye Can See invites readers to experience the astounding beauty and significance of the majestic longleaf ecosystem. Read more