Fun Facts about Pine Ridge
What is that weird colored stuff growing on my tree trunk?
Many tree owners become concerned when they see odd, grayish green ‘growths’ on tree bark. These organisms are lichens, and they are a symbiotic combination of an algae and a fungus. They are completely harmless!
They can also be found on rocks and abandoned machinery. Oftentimes they prefer to live on dead branches. This gives the appearance that they are killing the tree — they are not! Many lichens will not grow in locations where the air is polluted, so they are a good indication of clean air!
The Sherman’s Fox Squirrel
The Sherman’s Fox Squirrel is a native squirrel that can be found in north Florida and south Georgia regions. A particularly larger species of squirrel, they can weigh between one and three pounds. The defining feature of this squirrel is that its head is colored black, with the nose and ears being white. Although there can be variations – from all black to black and silver – most species will exhibit the aforementioned coloration.
You can most often find Sherman’s Fox Squirrels in areas that have longleaf pines and sandhill habitats. Their diet consists of fruit, nuts and seeds, with pine seeds being one of their favorites.