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 ...

U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, and Mark Warner, of Virginia, introduced a bill that would direct resources to strengthening White Oak tree populations. White Oaks are used to make barrels ...

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 North America.

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 ...

At the March 27 program, MDC Southeast Region Education Supervisor AJ Hendershott will discuss the type of white oak trees that were harvested to make these baskets. Program participants will also ...

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to the white oak group. In addition to identifying four common varieties of white oak by their leaves and acorns, ...

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 ...

In addition, the White Oak is regarded as “the most important hardwood tree” in the eastern half of the country. The trees are also vital to multiple wildlife species.

U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle have introduced a bill aimed at conserving and bolstering America's White Oak tree population — a vital resource to Kentucky's bourbon industry.

(The Center Square) – Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to safeguard the nation’s white oak tree population, which is key to several commercial industries and vital ...