Longleaf Pine Forests and Ecosystems

The video discusses the dusky gopher frog, an endangered species living in Mississippi's longleaf pine forests. It highlights the biodiversity of these ecosystems and the drastic reduction of their range. The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is working to restore these forests through the Longleaf Pine Initiative. The video also covers the wildlife supported by these forests and the restoration techniques used, such as prescribed burning. The goal is to increase longleaf forests for future generations, preserving the unique southern forests and their wildlife.

What is the primary habitat of the dusky gopher frog?

• Deserts of Arizona

• Ponds in coastal Mississippi

• Mountains of Colorado

• Plains of Kansas

How much of the original longleaf pine ecosystem remains today?

• 3.4 million acres

• 50 million acres

• 90 million acres

• 10 million acres

Which organization is involved in the restoration of longleaf pine forests?

• National Park Service

• World Wildlife Fund

• Environmental Protection Agency

• USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as living in longleaf pine forests?

• Red-cockaded woodpecker

• Bachman's sparrow

• Polar bear

• Gopher tortoise

What method do landowners use to help manage longleaf pine forests?

• Deforestation

• Clear-cutting

• Overgrazing

• Prescribed burning

What is one of the main goals of the NRCS and its partners regarding longleaf pine forests?

• To replace them with agricultural land

• To convert them into urban areas

• To decrease the number of longleaf forests

• To increase the number of longleaf forests

Why is it important to restore longleaf pine forests for future generations?

• To increase urban development

• To reduce biodiversity

• To preserve America's unique southern forests

• To eliminate wildlife habitats