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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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Posters from the 9th IOS Conference

By Website Editor | April 23, 2019

Posters were presented during the lunch break of the first day of the Conference at UC Davis, California.

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Editor's Picks

Yoko’s Oaks

"Japanese oaks" planted at Coventry Cathedral

Steve Potter | Dec 21, 2025

Post-Conference Tour: Oaxaca

Six days exploring Oaxaca’s oak diversity, as reported by...

Wally Wilkins | Dec 10, 2025

One of the first planted circles on Hampton Common, London, in partnership with Orleans House Gallery 2025. © Studio Ackroyd & Harvey

Virtuous Circles: Oaks and the Art of Ackroyd & Harvey

Oaks planted in circles as a continuation of the artwork...

Steve Potter | Dec 10, 2025

Plant Focus

Species Spotlight: Quercus castaneifolia C.A.Mey

Chestnut-leaf oak in habitat and in cultivation

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

Posters from the 9th IOS Conference

By Website Editor | April 23, 2019

Posters were presented during the lunch break of the first day of the Conference at UC Davis, California.

Read more about Posters from the 9th IOS Conference

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