conservation

Growing Oaks: Spreading Quercus garryana around Oregon

By Angelina Wang | February 14, 2025

I would like to share with the IOS a project that should be of interest to members.

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Saving Threatened Plants… with Music!

By Tana Silverland | December 14, 2024

A project to raise funds to conserve oaks by recording the music they make.

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Gene Flow in the Oak Syngameon and Its Impact on Conservation

By Andrew Hipp | August 13, 2024

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

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Action Oak Continues to Protect British Native Oaks

By Annabel Narayanan | June 26, 2024

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

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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.

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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.

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Propagation Protocol for Quercus insignis

By Karina Orozco | February 19, 2024

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

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Seeking Quercus austrina for Conservation

By Alexandra Faidiga | February 15, 2024

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

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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

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Lotus McElfish: Quercus tardifolia and Others

By Website Editor | June 20, 2023

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

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Editor's Picks

Oaks in Scotland: An Unresolved Question?

Is Q. robur invading Q. petraea populations or is it the...

Steve Potter | Apr 17, 2025

Species Spotlight: Quercus carduchorum K.Koch

A rare species from the Zagros forests in Iran

Website Editor | Apr 17, 2025

The Origin, Locations, and Date of Planting of Colonial Williamsburg’s Compton Oak

The landmark oak was found as a naturally occurring hybrid

Ricklin Brown | Apr 05, 2025

Plant Focus

Quercus kotschyana fruit and leaves in Jaj cedars nature reserve

Species Spotlight: Quercus kotschyana O.Schwarz

A rare oak endemic to Lebanon.

Growing Oaks: Spreading Quercus garryana around Oregon

By Angelina Wang | February 14, 2025

I would like to share with the IOS a project that should be of interest to members.

Read more about Growing Oaks: Spreading Quercus garryana around Oregon

Saving Threatened Plants… with Music!

By Tana Silverland | December 14, 2024

A project to raise funds to conserve oaks by recording the music they make.

Read more about Saving Threatened Plants… with Music!

Gene Flow in the Oak Syngameon and Its Impact on Conservation

By Andrew Hipp | August 13, 2024

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

Read more about Gene Flow in the Oak Syngameon and Its Impact on Conservation

Action Oak Continues to Protect British Native Oaks

By Annabel Narayanan | June 26, 2024

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

Read more about Action Oak Continues to Protect British Native Oaks

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

By Amy Byrne | April 19, 2024

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

Read more about The Long and Hilly Journey of Oak Conservation: 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.

Read more about Saving Engelmann Oak One Acorn at a Time

Propagation Protocol for Quercus insignis

By Karina Orozco | February 19, 2024

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

Read more about Propagation Protocol for Quercus insignis

Seeking Quercus austrina for Conservation

By Alexandra Faidiga | February 15, 2024

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

Read more about Seeking Quercus austrina for Conservation

Conservation of Fagaceae Forests of Southeastern Taiwan: Update

By Yi-Shan Tsai | August 5, 2023

Latest news on Fagaceae conservation efforts in Taiwan

Read more about Conservation of Fagaceae Forests of Southeastern Taiwan: Update

Lotus McElfish: Quercus tardifolia and Others

By Website Editor | June 20, 2023

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

Read more about Lotus McElfish: Quercus tardifolia and Others

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