conservation

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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Exploring and Safeguarding Taiwan’s Rich Fagaceae Communities

By Joeri Strijk | June 20, 2023

A work visit to Taiwan highlights the need to conserve vulnerable Fagaceae species.

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A Life Dedicated to Oak Conservation: Maricela Rodríguez

By Amy Byrne | June 20, 2023

Maricela Rodríguez, GCCO Mexico and Central America Coordinator in Antigua, Guatemala

Currently the GCCO Coordinator for Mexico and Latin America, Maricela leads a group of professionals and amateurs interested in oaks and their conservation.

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Jim Conrad's Oak Notes

By Website Editor | June 20, 2023

The IOS recently received an inquiry from Jim Conrad about a strange phenomenon he observed on a twig of a Quercus ×dysophylla in the Eastern Sierra Madre in Mexico, where what appeared to be multiple styles emerged from a bud. It turns out they may be fungal reproductive bodies.

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A Journey in Southeastern Taiwan Towards Conservation of Its Fagaceae Forests

By Amy Byrne | April 19, 2023

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Five IOS members were invited to participate in an International Conservation Symposium in Taiwan.

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Finding His Roots: Michael Eason's Journey in Conservation

By Amy Byrne | February 15, 2023

Michael Eason hiking in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to observe Washingtonia filifera in situ

Currently at San Antonio Botanic Garden, Michael's work has focused on conservation

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Richard Geraint Evans: GPS Trees

By Roderick Cameron | February 9, 2023

An exhibition that beautifully depicts and locates oaks

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Conserving Californian Oaks

By Amy Byrne | December 6, 2022

Christy Powell of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance works on the conservation of several threatened oaks

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Editor's Picks

Data Request for Gap Analysis of Western Eurasian and North African Oaks

Website Editor | Oct 26, 2026

In Memoriam: Julianne Skai Arbor (1969–2026)

We were shocked to learn that Julianne Skai Arbor, also...

Website Editor | Oct 26, 2026

Oak Decline in Zagros Forests: A Review of History, Causes, Extent, and Management Strategies with Emphasis on Field Monitoring Results

Over the past two decades, the Zagros forests have been...

Mehdi Pourhashemi | Oct 10, 2026

Plant Focus

Species Spotlight: Quercus afares Pomel

The only oak species endemic to Africa is rare in cultivation. It shouldn't be.

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

Exploring and Safeguarding Taiwan’s Rich Fagaceae Communities

By Joeri Strijk | June 20, 2023

A work visit to Taiwan highlights the need to conserve vulnerable Fagaceae species.

Read more about Exploring and Safeguarding Taiwan’s Rich Fagaceae Communities

A Life Dedicated to Oak Conservation: Maricela Rodríguez

By Amy Byrne | June 20, 2023

Currently the GCCO Coordinator for Mexico and Latin America, Maricela leads a group of professionals and amateurs interested in oaks and their conservation.