Landowner Resources

Whether you're new to forestry or you’ve been managing your land for years, here you'll find tools, guides, and national and state programs to help you support the health and growth of the oak population on your property.

Landowners for Oaks Series

Landowners for Oaks is 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.

Landowners Guide to Understanding the Importance of White Oak
Landowners Guide to Challenges of Upland Oak Regeneration
Landowners Guide to Sustainable Oak Management Practices
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: White Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Black Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Northern Red Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Southern Red Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chinkapin Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Chestnut Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Scarlet Oak
Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics: Post Oak

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.

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