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Thank You to the Conference Committee!

By Website Editor | October 16, 2022

Shout out to the 12 IOS members who organized the Conference and Tours

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2022 IOS Service Awards Presented at the 10th IOS Conference in Las Cruces

By Shaun Haddock | October 14, 2022

Shaun Haddock receives an award for Eike Jablonski

Service awards recognize contributions to genus Quercus and to the IOS

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The 10th IOS Conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico

By Zarah Wyly | October 12, 2022

The traditional triennial gathering took place in the shadows of the Organ Mountains.

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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.

Read more about Jeff Stevens (1958–2021)

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.

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.

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Editor's Picks

Oaks in Scotland: An Unresolved Question?

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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.

Thank You to the Conference Committee!

By Website Editor | October 16, 2022

Shout out to the 12 IOS members who organized the Conference and Tours

Read more about Thank You to the Conference Committee!

2022 IOS Service Awards Presented at the 10th IOS Conference in Las Cruces

By Shaun Haddock | October 14, 2022

Service awards recognize contributions to genus Quercus and to the IOS

Read more about 2022 IOS Service Awards Presented at the 10th IOS Conference in Las Cruces

The 10th IOS Conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico

By Zarah Wyly | October 12, 2022

The traditional triennial gathering took place in the shadows of the Organ Mountains.

Read more about The 10th IOS Conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico

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

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