conservation

Importing Endangered Engelmann Oaks into Australia

By Josephine Brennan | August 2, 2022

Importing acorns for ex-situ conservation

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Eastwoodhill Arboretum's "Trees for our Future"

By Website Editor | December 8, 2021

Eastwoodhill Arboretum launches "Trees for our Future" campaign.

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Oaks: The Key to Sustainable Landscaping

By Douglas Tallamy | August 6, 2021

A guest article from renowned author Douglas Tallamy describes the key role native oaks play in sustaining biodiversity.

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The Morton Arboretum, United States Botanic Garden Partner to Protect Threatened Trees

By Website Editor | August 6, 2021

The Morton Arboretum and United States Botanic Garden (USBG) announce a new partnership to advance the conservation of threatened trees in the United States.

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Oak-Focused Seminars Online

By Website Editor | February 12, 2021

Murphy Westwood and Tim Boland presented on oak diversity and conservation.

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Conversations with Conservationists

By Website Editor | February 9, 2021

Two podcasts about oak conservation

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The Red List of Oaks

By Website Editor | December 11, 2020

The Red List of Oaks 2020 has been published, detailing the completed IUCN Red List threat assessments for 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.