As you can see, the white oak adds so much to forest ecosystems. Planting more of these trees could go a long way toward supporting the future of the nation's biodiversity. Here in the United ...

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 ...

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

Wolf River State Forest became the 16th state forest under the Forestry Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

Feb. 20, 2025 — Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern ...

A state plan to clear white pines in the Manuel F. Correllus Forest on Martha's Vineyard has caused debate. The state has ...

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 ...