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Julianne Skai Arbor
We were shocked to learn that Julianne Skai Arbor, also...
Website Editor | Oct 26, 2026
Oak decline in Iran
Over the past two decades, the Zagros forests have been...
Mehdi Pourhashemi | Oct 10, 2026

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Quercus afares, Kew, © James MacEwen
The only oak species endemic to Africa is rare in cultivation. It shouldn't be.

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Quercus engelmannii
The value and potential of efforts to conserve California's oaks ex situ
Three Worlds Oak
“My story begins with a death. Mine.”

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Quercus Zehra
Quercus ‘Zehra’ is a hybrid between Q. rysophylla and an unknown species, probably Q. falcata.
The iconic Quercus suber is in decline
Quercus ellipsoidalis - Guy Sternberg
Trees and Shrubs Online has announced the publication of its updated treatment of the cultivated oak species in Quercus Section Lobatae.
Agrilus biguttatus, commonly known as the oak splendor beetle or the two-spotted borer
Below are some brief summaries of research reports carried out in partnership with the UK Forestry Commission’s research arm, Forest Research.
Jacqui and Tom introducing their flock of Badger Face Torwen sheep to the delights of tree browse  © Amanda Jackson and Pembrokeshire Agroforestry
Help sought for silvopasture research

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