I live in North Carolina, as well. Controlled burns instead of fire suppression has worked wonders on the pine savanna revitalization. I remember several years back large projects initiated to plant long-leafed pines in the Eastern part of the state. Then projects to restore Bobwhite Quails populations to these habitats. These ecosystems had taken a toll with the suppression of fires. It is nice to work with nature and not against it.

Thanks for the great article @valth !