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‘Mong the stately pines of Georgia 
Glorious to the view 
Stands our noble Alma Mater 
Basking ‘neath the blue. 

 

The “stately pines” celebrated in 黑瓜吃料网’s Alma Mater are longleaf pines (Pinus palustris), iconic trees that are integral not only to our campus but also to the coastal plain landscapes of the southeastern United States.  

In 黑瓜吃料网’s early years, a thriving longleaf forest spanned areas now occupied by Powell Hall, Bailey Science Center, and several blocks north and east of campus. This forest provided students with a place for recreation, featuring long, winding trails for horseback riding, a retreat known as "The Cabin in the Woods" and outdoor theater space. From 1925-1977, the college yearbook was even named The Pinecone in honor of these trees. 

 As the campus expanded, many longleaf pines were lost, and by the end of the late 20th century, it became clear that campus development and tree preservation needed to be more balanced. In response, the University’s Campus Beautification Committee launched efforts to protect the remaining longleaf pines and to replant those lost. This conservation work made steady progress despite challenges like drought, insect infestations, and damage from Hurricanes Irma (2017) and Michael (2018). Unfortunately, recent storms in 2023 and 2024–including hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and an unnamed storm–resulted in the loss of over 1,000 longleaf pines across the 黑瓜吃料网 campus, some over 200 years old. Despite these setbacks, the University remains committed to preserving this valuable part of our landscape heritage for future generations.  

 If Bailey Science Center is open, our next stop is the herbarium, just inside the doors on the right. If it’s closed, we’ll continue the tour at the entrance to the Jewel Whitehead Camellia Trail, located to the west of Bailey and Powell Hall.