The leaves have a glossy green surface ... Here in the United States, white oak is the most important timber tree. Its tough, durable wood is used to construct sturdy beams, furniture, barrels ...

Restoring oaks make our communities more resilient to wildfire and drought,” said Sara Evans-Peters, who promotes healthy ...

Scott Schlarbaum, UTIA distinguished professor of forestry, leads the UT Tree Improvement Program and is among the co-authors of the paper describing the white oak genome and how local adaptations ...

Birdsong Nature Center’s Spring Plant Sales are coming up on Saturday, March 15 and March 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the preserve in Thomasville, Georgia, at 2106 Meridian Road. There will be lots ...

Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Mark Warner, D-Va., introduced the White Oak Resilience Act of 2025, which will “mobilize” more federal resources and research in protecting the tree’s ...