Technical Resources
Here you'll find research and funding opportunities to help you support the health and growth of the oak population on a property you manage.
Funding:
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Assessment & Conservation Plan
Released in 2021 in partnership with the American Forest Foundation, "Restoring Sustainability for White Oak and Upland Oak Communities: An Assessment and Conservation Plan" emphasizes the need for action to actively manage upland oak forests, including those dominated by white oak. In addition to corroborating existing research and adding to the knowledge base, the report suggests that without improved forest management efforts that help white oak seedlings and saplings thrive, the American white oak population could face significant declines within the next several decades.
Active Grants
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Cumberland Plateau NFWF
Restoration is beginning on nearly 10,000 acres of white oak forests in Alabama, Kentucky, & Tennessee.
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Eastern Region LSR
A powerful network of partners is working to turn the tide across much of the Eastern U.S.