Savannah River Site (S.C.) Stop 1 - Pine Forest - Episode 1

In this episode of NatureScene, Rudy and Jim visit the Savannah River Site, located along the southwestern border of South Carolina. The area is 200,000 acres of protected land.

When one thinks of the Savannah River Site, one usually thinks of pine trees. Longleaf pines, Slash pines, and Loblolly pines dominate the area. Oak trees such as Scrubby Oak and Bluejack oak can be found in the area as well. Poison oak and Spurge nettle can cause problems for anyone who comes into contact with them. Pea flower, a species of lupine, are typical of sandhill type regions.

Standards

• 1.G.4 Describe and compare various landforms within South Carolina through the use of primary and secondary sources.
• 3.2.2.ER Identify and analyze the ways people interact with the physical environment in different regions of the state, the country, and the world.