Landowner Resources

WOI helps align research, conservation, and policy in support of forest landowners
for sustainable oak management.

Guides

The White Oak Initiative shares articles and resources for educational and informational purposes only. All materials are attributed to their original authors or publishers. Some articles were created for WOI by partners, others were provided to WOI for distribution, and others are publicly available online without subscription charges or registration barriers. If an article is not freely accessible, WOI shares only the abstract with a hyperlink to the publisher’s official site.

WOI does not claim copyright ownership of these materials and makes no representation regarding their licensing status. Any use of shared materials must comply with the rights and terms set by the original author, publisher, or license holder. If you are the rights holder of a work we have shared and believe it should not appear on our website, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Landowner for Oaks Series

A series of publications that offer forest landowners important information about oak trees and improved forest management practices within upland oak forests. Developed by the White Oak Initiative in partnership with the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, these 11 documents feature information on the importance of oaks, oak biology and common forest management practices to ensure oak regeneration — plus basic facts about several upland oak species in addition to white oak.
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Caring for Your White Oak Woods (Trifold)
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Caring for Your White Oak Woods (1-Page)
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Jared Brooke et al.
Oak-Hickory Ecosystems in Indiana
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Government Assistance Programs

Federal and state programs are available to assist you with sustainable land management, cost-sharing for tree planting and the implementation of improved forest management practices.

EQIP

Financial and technical assistance to address natural resource concerns

FLP

Protect your land through conservation easements or land purchases

CSP

Build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation

Federal Resources

Whether you're seeking guidance from the U.S. Forest Service or you’re interested in joining a national association of landowners, this list offers helpful information.

Resources by State

From local forestry agencies to university extension offices, take advantage of expert knowledge and support tailored to meet the unique challenges of your local landscape.

Join us in our collaborative effort. If you know of additional resources that should be added to this list, please contact us.