leads the UT Tree Improvement Program and is among the co-authors of the paper describing the white oak genome and how local adaptations may have implications for the species to heat and drought ...

The white oak is valuable to wildlife because it not only provides sustenance but shelter and nesting material as well. Both living and dead oak trees supply dozens of species of birds with sites ...

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. However, bourbon is ...

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