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Oak Open Days Texas, USA, October 12-16, 2023
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Published May 2024 in International Oaks No. 35: 201–212
Introduction
The IOS Texas Oak Open Days took place at different locations in East and Central Texas, moving from Houston through Hempstead, Austin, San Antonio, and ending with a one-day field trip in the Hill Country on the Edwards Plateau. A total of 26 IOS members and 6 hosts attended at least one of the events, while three stayed the course from beginning to end.
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