Editing Pinus taeda (section)

==Ecology==
With the advent of [[wildfire suppression]], loblolly pine has become prevalent in some parts of the Deep South that were once dominated by longleaf pine and, especially in northern [[Florida]], [[Pinus elliottii|slash pine]].<ref>Richardson, D. M., & Rundel, P. W. (1998). Ecology and biogeography of Pinus: an introduction. Pages 3–46 in Richardson, D. M., ed. ''Ecology and biogeography of Pinus''. Cambridge University Press {{ISBN|0-521-55176-5}}.</ref>

Its rate of growth is rapid, even among the generally fast-growing southern pines. The yellowish, [[resin]]ous wood is prized for lumber, but is also used for [[wood pulp]]. This tree is commercially grown in extensive [[Plantation#Forestry|plantations]].<ref name=baker>{{Silvics |volume=1 |genus=Pinus |species=taeda |first1=James B. |last1=Baker |first2=0. Gordon |last2=Langdon}}</ref>

Loblolly pine is the pine of the [[Lost Pines Forest]] around [[Bastrop, Texas]], and in [[McKinney Roughs Nature Park]] along the [[Colorado River (Texas)|Texas Colorado River]]. These are [[Disjunct distribution|isolated populations]] on areas of [[acid]]ic [[sand]]y soil, surrounded by [[alkali]]ne [[clay]]s that are poor for pine growth.

A study using loblolly pines showed that higher atmospheric carbon dioxide levels may help the trees to endure ice storms better.<ref>[http://www.livescience.com/environment/060818_loblolly_co2.html Greenhouse Gas Good for Some Trees] - LiveScience.com</ref>