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Below are some brief summaries of research reports carried out in partnership with the UK Forestry Commission’s research arm, Forest Research.
Agrilus biguttatus, commonly known as the oak splendor beetle or the two-spotted borer
Posted Fri, 2026-04-17 20:48 in Steve Potter's blog
At the Meeting of Members (MoM) during the 11th Triennial Conference in Oaxaca this past October, we welcomed fou
IOS logo
Posted Mon, 2026-02-23 19:35 in Website Editor's blog
Help sought for silvopasture research
Jacqui and Tom introducing their flock of Badger Face Torwen sheep to the delights of tree browse  © Amanda Jackson and Pembrokeshire Agroforestry
Posted Fri, 2026-02-13 20:51 in Jacqui Banks's blog
Over U$S 2,000 raised for student scholarships
Silent Auction in Oaxaca
Posted Fri, 2025-10-31 13:31 in Ryan Russell's blog
After receiving his Special Service Award from the IOS, Prof.
Prof. Chen with the Special Service Award
Posted Mon, 2025-10-27 10:56 in Website Editor's blog
Steve Potter recounts a frustrated yet rewarding hunt for the hybrid
Posted Wed, 2025-10-22 20:47 in Steve Potter's blog
Message from the IOS President included in Oak News & Notes (August 2025)
IOS logo
Posted Fri, 2025-08-22 14:57 in Website Editor's blog
Support the IOS by donating items for the Silent Auction
Silent auction at Las Cruces
Posted Fri, 2025-08-22 13:57 in Ryan Russell's blog
A highly entertaining podcast focusing on a rare Californian oak hybrid.
Quercus xmunzii
Posted Tue, 2025-08-05 11:45 in Website Editor's blog
Cows caught munching Quercus robur acorns
Cattle eating acorns
Posted Tue, 2025-08-05 11:00 in Website Editor's blog
It is not every day one would expect to find acorns stuck in the bark of a cork oak (Quercus suber).
Acorns Cached in Cork
Posted Mon, 2025-08-04 21:46 in John Nichols's blog
I am carrying out a long-term study of the ecology of Quercus robur, including insect herbivore impacts on girth increment.
Chart of acorn crops over time
Posted Mon, 2025-08-04 21:26 in Mick Crawley's blog

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Morgan and friends in Argentina
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Below are some brief summaries of research reports carried out in partnership with the UK Forestry Commission’s research arm, Forest Research.
Agrilus biguttatus, commonly known as the oak splendor beetle or the two-spotted borer
Posted Fri, 2026-04-17 20:48 in Steve Potter's blog
At the Meeting of Members (MoM) during the 11th Triennial Conference in Oaxaca this past October, we welcomed fou
IOS logo
Posted Mon, 2026-02-23 19:35 in Website Editor's blog
Help sought for silvopasture research
Jacqui and Tom introducing their flock of Badger Face Torwen sheep to the delights of tree browse  © Amanda Jackson and Pembrokeshire Agroforestry
Posted Fri, 2026-02-13 20:51 in Jacqui Banks's blog
Over U$S 2,000 raised for student scholarships
Silent Auction in Oaxaca
Posted Fri, 2025-10-31 13:31 in Ryan Russell's blog
After receiving his Special Service Award from the IOS, Prof.
Prof. Chen with the Special Service Award
Posted Mon, 2025-10-27 10:56 in Website Editor's blog
Steve Potter recounts a frustrated yet rewarding hunt for the hybrid
Posted Wed, 2025-10-22 20:47 in Steve Potter's blog
Message from the IOS President included in Oak News & Notes (August 2025)
IOS logo
Posted Fri, 2025-08-22 14:57 in Website Editor's blog
Support the IOS by donating items for the Silent Auction
Silent auction at Las Cruces
Posted Fri, 2025-08-22 13:57 in Ryan Russell's blog
A highly entertaining podcast focusing on a rare Californian oak hybrid.
Quercus xmunzii
Posted Tue, 2025-08-05 11:45 in Website Editor's blog
Cows caught munching Quercus robur acorns
Cattle eating acorns
Posted Tue, 2025-08-05 11:00 in Website Editor's blog
It is not every day one would expect to find acorns stuck in the bark of a cork oak (Quercus suber).
Acorns Cached in Cork
Posted Mon, 2025-08-04 21:46 in John Nichols's blog
I am carrying out a long-term study of the ecology of Quercus robur, including insect herbivore impacts on girth increment.
Chart of acorn crops over time
Posted Mon, 2025-08-04 21:26 in Mick Crawley's blog

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