White Oak Reports and Publications
https://www.whiteoakinitiative.org/reports-materials.
Reports & Materials
Assessment & Conservation Plan For more information about the White Oak Initiative’s Assessment and Conservation Plan, please visit whiteoakinitiative.org/acp.
NRCS Brochures
White Oak Research
Partner Research
Reports & Materials
Assessment & Conservation Plan For more information about the White Oak Initiative’s Assessment and Conservation Plan, please visit whiteoakinitiative.org/acp.
NRCS Brochures
- Caring for Your White Oak Woods: Get Started with the National Resources Conservation Service (one-pager format).
- Caring for Your White Oak Woods: Get Started with the National Resources Conservation Service (trifold format).
White Oak Research
- Management of White Oak to Improve Growth and Quality for Lumber, Staves, and Veneer.
- Economics of White Oak (Quercus Alba) Timber Supply.
- White Oak Genetics and Genomics Research Program.
- Informing White Oak Management and Sustainability Through the Study of Growth Dynamics.
- Stave Drying Treatments to Minimize Degrade.
- White Oak Tree Improvement.
Partner Research
- White Oak (Quercus Alba) Response to Thinning and Prescribed Fire in Northcentral Alabama Mixed Pine-Hardwood Forests (Source: US Forest Service, Scientific Journal (JRNL)).
- White Oak Regeneration in Canopy Gaps (Source: US Forest Service Southern Research Station).
- White Oak Initiative Genetics Research Update (Source: Laura DeWald, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Kentucky).
- Using GIS to Determine Where to Invest in White Oak Growth (Source: Timmons Group and The American Forest Foundation).
- White Oak Regeneration Spatial Analysis – Final Report (Lance A. Vickers, Ph.D., and Benjamin O. Knapp, Ph.D. University of Missouri, School of Natural Resources).
Helpful publications/guides
Winter Reading: Tree Reads: 9 Book Recommendations from Southern State Foresters If you’re interested in learning more about forestry – whether to enhance your professional knowledge or to simply enjoy learning about trees, forests and the history and culture around forestry in the United States – here are nine book recommendations from the Southern Group of State Foresters: https://southernforests.org/news-events/southern-perspective/tree-reads-9-must-read-books-for-every-forestry-nerd/
Forest Landowners Guide to Tree Planting Success
Some information in this publication can help you protect emerging and desired seedlings that have naturally occurred. However, planting trees can accelerate the natural progression or succession from field to forest or enrich a newly regenerating forest with an uncommon species. This Penn State Extension publication focuses on the values and methods of establishing wooded areas on rural property. It begins with suggestions to help analyze the planting site and select appropriate tree species, then provide guidelines for preparing the site and the planting process, and finally, offer advice on maintaining and supporting the seedlings as they mature.
For other articles on woodland management go to:
Kentucky Conservation Committee Guide to “Key Steps” for Climate Action
The guide highlights many great examples of work all across Kentucky to address climate impacts and steps you can take. See additional resources on the Kentucky Conservation Committee’s new Climate Action web pages.
Forest Landowners Guide to Tree Planting Success
Some information in this publication can help you protect emerging and desired seedlings that have naturally occurred. However, planting trees can accelerate the natural progression or succession from field to forest or enrich a newly regenerating forest with an uncommon species. This Penn State Extension publication focuses on the values and methods of establishing wooded areas on rural property. It begins with suggestions to help analyze the planting site and select appropriate tree species, then provide guidelines for preparing the site and the planting process, and finally, offer advice on maintaining and supporting the seedlings as they mature.
For other articles on woodland management go to:
- https://extension.psu.edu/forest-landowners-guide-to-tree-planting-success
- Kentucky Logging BMP Field Guide A field guide to the minimum requirements for logging
Kentucky Conservation Committee Guide to “Key Steps” for Climate Action
The guide highlights many great examples of work all across Kentucky to address climate impacts and steps you can take. See additional resources on the Kentucky Conservation Committee’s new Climate Action web pages.
The SHCC’s Guide to Staying Safe During Wildfires delivers essential strategies and tactics to keep you safe from wildfire — no matter where you live. Staying Safe During Wildfires. According to the Safety, Health & Consumer Council, one recent study showed that nearly 5 million homes in the U.S. are at a ‘high or extreme’ risk from wildfires.
12 Wildlife Habitat Tips for Small Acreages
For woodland owners with smaller acreages (40 acres) who want to encourage wildlife, this publication from the University of Arkansas has helpful tips for planning, budgeting and executing practices to achieve their specific interests.
12 Wildlife Habitat Tips for Small Acreages
For woodland owners with smaller acreages (40 acres) who want to encourage wildlife, this publication from the University of Arkansas has helpful tips for planning, budgeting and executing practices to achieve their specific interests.