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Jeff Stevens (1958–2021)

By Roderick Cameron | October 17, 2021

Jeff Stevens, 63, of Apison, Tennessee, USA passed away September 26, 2021.

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Bill Hess (1934–2021)

By Roderick Cameron | October 16, 2021

Bill Hess - Courtesy of The Morton Arboretum

William "Bill" J. Hess, 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, USA passed away on June 11, 2021.

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Remembering Piers Trehane

By Roderick Cameron | April 13, 2021

Last March marked the 10 years since the death of Piers Trehane. It seemed a good opportunity to remember him and his contribution to the IOS.

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OC&R Committee Announces First Round of Grant Funding

By Tim Boland | February 19, 2021

The Oak Conservation and Research Fund has selected three projects to receive awards

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In Memoriam: Riet van Hoey Smith (1923–2020)

By Guy Sternberg | December 5, 2020

In early November Trompenburg Arboretum announced the sad news that Riet van Hoey Smith had died on October 24th, aged 97.

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David Varel (1973–2020)

By Ryan Russell | October 15, 2020

David "Dave" Varel of Albers, Illinois passed away September 6, 2020.

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GCCO Newsletter Published

By Amy Byrne | August 17, 2020

The Global Conservation Consortium for Oak (GCCO) sent out their first quarterly newsletter in late July.

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Mighty Wild Releases New Website Dedicated to Edible Acorn Community

By Website Editor | June 9, 2020

Mightywild.com provides an insight into the trials and tribulations of an edible acorn startup.

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In Memoriam: Stelian Radu

By Website Editor | June 16, 2019

Stelian Radu, a founding member of the IOS, accomplished an impressive body of work in scientific research.

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Lightning Talks from the 9th International Oak Society Conference

By Website Editor | May 1, 2019

Five-minute, fifteen-slide Lightning Talks were included for the first time in the IOS Conference at UC Davis, California.

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Editor's Picks

Past IOS President Allen Coombes, Curator of Scientific Collections at Puebla University Botanic Garden, discusses leaf variability in Quercus ceirpes (still image from the documentary)

"Oaks: the Backbone of Mexico" – New Documentary Film

A new documentary by Maricela Rodríguez Acosta

Website Editor | Feb 17, 2026

In Search of Quercus miyagii: A Field Report from Okinawa

A rare oak endemic to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan

Elion Jam | Feb 16, 2026

A moss-covered oak (Quercus orocantabrica) in Mata de Albergaria, Peneda-Gerês National Park, Portugal © Amit Zoran

Amit Zohran's "Oakollective"

Steve Potter reviews a new book that features oaks

Steve Potter | Feb 11, 2026

Plant Focus

Quercus canariensis in Cornwall Park, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand, the champion specimen in New Zealand, planted in the 1920s, 27.2 m tall with a trunk diameter of 209 cm (G. Collett pers. comm. 2026) © Gerald Collett

Species Spotlight: Quercus canariensis Willd.

Antonio Lambe shares his views on this threatened oak native to Iberia and North Africa

Jeff Stevens (1958–2021)

By Roderick Cameron | October 17, 2021

Jeff Stevens, 63, of Apison, Tennessee, USA passed away September 26, 2021.

Read more about Jeff Stevens (1958–2021)

Bill Hess (1934–2021)

By Roderick Cameron | October 16, 2021

William "Bill" J. Hess, 87, of Crossville, Tennessee, USA passed away on June 11, 2021.

Read more about Bill Hess (1934–2021)

Remembering Piers Trehane

By Roderick Cameron | April 13, 2021

Last March marked the 10 years since the death of Piers Trehane. It seemed a good opportunity to remember him and his contribution to the IOS.

Read more about Remembering Piers Trehane

OC&R Committee Announces First Round of Grant Funding

By Tim Boland | February 19, 2021

The Oak Conservation and Research Fund has selected three projects to receive awards

Read more about OC&R Committee Announces First Round of Grant Funding

In Memoriam: Riet van Hoey Smith (1923–2020)

By Guy Sternberg | December 5, 2020

In early November Trompenburg Arboretum announced the sad news that Riet van Hoey Smith had died on October 24th, aged 97.

Read more about In Memoriam: Riet van Hoey Smith (1923–2020)

David Varel (1973–2020)

By Ryan Russell | October 15, 2020

David "Dave" Varel of Albers, Illinois passed away September 6, 2020.

Read more about David Varel (1973–2020)

GCCO Newsletter Published

By Amy Byrne | August 17, 2020

The Global Conservation Consortium for Oak (GCCO) sent out their first quarterly newsletter in late July.

Read more about GCCO Newsletter Published

Mighty Wild Releases New Website Dedicated to Edible Acorn Community

By Website Editor | June 9, 2020

Mightywild.com provides an insight into the trials and tribulations of an edible acorn startup.

Read more about Mighty Wild Releases New Website Dedicated to Edible Acorn Community

In Memoriam: Stelian Radu

By Website Editor | June 16, 2019

Stelian Radu, a founding member of the IOS, accomplished an impressive body of work in scientific research.

Read more about In Memoriam: Stelian Radu

Lightning Talks from the 9th International Oak Society Conference

By Website Editor | May 1, 2019

Five-minute, fifteen-slide Lightning Talks were included for the first time in the IOS Conference at UC Davis, California.

Read more about Lightning Talks from the 9th International Oak Society Conference

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