The Challenge

Research shows that while the existing white oak stocks are sufficient for estimated near-future demand, there are clear indications of long-term sustainability problems due to a lack of regeneration.

In other words, the rate of white oak regeneration is falling behind historical levels and older white oak trees are not being replaced by younger white oak trees at a pace that will support long-term sustainability.

If this pattern continues unchecked, we risk experiencing a significant decline in the many ecological and economic benefits provided by these trees over the coming decades.

To protect and enhance American white oak, we need to work together.

Starting today, we must help landowners and forest managers actively manage oak-dominated forests to restore their health by removing competing tree species, preventing diseases and invasives, and creating openings for this sun-loving tree to flourish.