The WMA's forests are primarily dominated by mature species of oak, hickory, and Virginia pine. The county is known for farming, curing Virginia Hams, and harvesting lumber, notably Virginia Pine. Almost all of the WMA is covered in mixed oak and Virginia pine. Eastern white pine and Virginia pine are common throughout the forest. Virginia Pine populates the highest elevations of the mountain. Wood from Virginia pine is not normally considered to resist rot unless treated with preservatives. These forests dominated by shortleaf pine ("Pinus echinata") and Virginia pine ("Pinus virginiana"). Like some other southern yellow pines, Virginia pine lumber case hardens. In the southern United States, Virginia pine is a popular Christmas tree species. Unlike some other pines, Virginia pine produces cones in all parts of the canopy. Pitch pine ("Pinus rigida") and Virginia pine ("Pinus virginiana") are common within their respective ranges.