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Group photo at The Savill Garden
UK Oak Open Days: June 15–17, 2024
Three-day event included visits to two parks in Berkshire...
Roderick Cameron | Aug 18, 2024
Rebekah Mohn presenting at IBC 2024
Oak-related Presentations and Posters at IBC 2024 in Madrid
Several abstracts included research involving Quercus.
Website Editor | Aug 13, 2024
Participants at the Oak Study Day in Arboretum des Pouyouleix
French Oak Open Days: 8–12 June, 2024
This five-day event included visits to four oak collections...
Website Editor | Aug 12, 2024

Plant Focus

Quercus dumosa acorn
Species Spotlight: Quercus dumosa Nutt.
Animals, plants, and fungi depend on this humble tree, but its future—and theirs—is all but certain.
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Gene Flow in the Oak Syngameon and Its Impact on Conservation

By Andrew Hipp | August 13, 2024
Figure from syngameon article

A new article investigates patterns of geographic overlap—sympatry—in North American oak species.

Action Oak Continues to Protect British Native Oaks

By Annabel Narayanan | June 26, 2024
Action Oak Report 2023-24

Action Oak is a unique collaboration of charities, governments, landowners, and research institutions dedicated to protecting native UK oaks.

The Long and Hilly Journey of Oak Conservation: Carlos Vila-Viçosa

By Amy Byrne | April 19, 2024
Carlos collecting Quercus ×alentejana (Q. faginea × Q. pyrenaica) in northeastern Portugal for his PhD thesis © Carlos Vila-Viçosa

An interview with Portuguese oak conservationist Dr. Carlos Vila-Viçosa.

Saving Engelmann Oak One Acorn at a Time

By Website Editor | April 15, 2024

IOS member Christy Powell, Horticulture Manager at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, shared an inspiring news story.

Propagation Protocol for Quercus insignis

By Karina Orozco | February 19, 2024
Cover of the Protocolo

The Global Conservation Consortium for Oak published a protocol for the propagation of Quercus insignis.

Seeking Quercus austrina for Conservation

By Alexandra Faidiga | February 15, 2024
Typical bluff oak habitat

A team from Holden Forests & Gardens traveled south to collect bluff oak acorns.

Conservation of Fagaceae Forests of Southeastern Taiwan: Update

By Yi-Shan Tsai | August 5, 2023
The ginger seedlings are growing well, but soil fertility has been completely destroyed © Kuoh-Cheng Yang

Latest news on Fagaceae conservation efforts in Taiwan

Lotus McElfish: Quercus tardifolia and Others

By Website Editor | June 20, 2023
Quercus tardifolia

This self-taught botanical artist has specialized in Texas native plants.

Exploring and Safeguarding Taiwan’s Rich Fagaceae Communities

By Joeri Strijk | June 20, 2023

A work visit to Taiwan highlights the need to conserve vulnerable Fagaceae species.

A Life Dedicated to Oak Conservation: Maricela Rodríguez

By Amy Byrne | June 20, 2023
Maricela Rodríguez, GCCO Mexico and Central America Coordinator in Antigua, Guatemala

Currently the GCCO Coordinator for Mexico and Latin America, Maricela leads a group of professionals and amateurs interested in oaks and their conservation.

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