White Oak Publications
White oak is an important species in the Central Hardwood Forest and proper management of this species is critical for its long-term sustainability. The following series of University of Kentucky publications for both landowners and foresters and other natural resource professionals is aimed at assisting in management and conservation of this species. These publications and other white oak resources can also be obtained from the White Oak Initiative’s resources page.
Landowners for Oaks Series – Landowners Guide to Identification and Characteristics
Guides to identification and characteristics of white oak and seven other important upland oaks common to upland oak forests provide details on species identification as well as site location, uses, and other important information.
Publications
FOR 139 - White Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR142 - Southern Red Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR 145 - Scarlet Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR 140 - Black Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR143 - Chinkapin Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR 146 - Post Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR 141 - Northern Red Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
FOR 144 - Chestnut Oak
Dec. 2, 2022
Landowner for Oaks Series – Landowners Guide to Understanding, Challenges and Management
These publications inform forest landowners of the overall importance of white oak as a cornerstone species of our upland oak forests. Also included is a basic explanation of regeneration and recruitment issues that are a concern with white oak and upland oaks, as well as an introduction to the 10 management practices developed to create and maintain healthy upland oak forests.
Publications
FOR147 - Understanding the Importance of White Oak
Oct. 27, 2022
FOR 148 - Challenges of Upland Oak Regeneration
Oct. 27, 2022
FOR 149 - Sustainable Oak Management Practices
Oct. 27, 2022
Upland Oak and White Oak Silvicultural Practices Series
Guidelines have been developed for 10 practices most commonly used in upland oak management. The guidelines are designed to ensure consistent and effective prescription of silvicultural practices and enhance upland oak regeneration and development with special emphasis on white oak.
Publications
FOR166 - Crop Tree Release for Upland Oaks
Jeffrey Stringer | Dec. 1, 2023
FOR163 - Midstory Removal for Upland Oaks
Jeffrey Stringer, John Lhotka, Zachary J. Hackworth | Dec. 1, 2023
FOR161 - Enrichment Planting of Upland Oaks
Dec. 1, 2023
FOR165 - Prescribed Fire for Upland Oaks
Dec. 1, 2023
FOR167 - Group Opening (Gap) Harvest for Upland Oaks
Jeffrey Stringer, John Lhotka, Zachary J. Hackworth | Dec. 1, 2023
FOR162 - Soil Scarification for Upland Oaks
Dec. 1, 2023
