Living Among the Oaks

Mar 25, 2011

UC ANR has a new 16 page publication designed as a management guide for woodland property owners and mangers.

Oaks can provide many benefits such as: shade and shelter; wildlife and fisheries habitat; soil protection; increased property values; beautiful landscapes; food and fuel; and recreational opportunities.

Topics include:

  • Descriptions of the eight most common California oak woodland plants
  • Needs and conflicts
  • Native plants compatible with oaks
  • Managing and enhancing oak resources
  • Oak health check
  • Promoting oak regeneration
  • And more

This publication can be downloaded by clicking here.

For related information, please see UC ANR’s newly released “Protecting Trees from Sudden Oak Death before infection."

Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)

Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia)

Photo by Suzanne Paisley.

Valley Oak (Quercus lobata)

Valley oak (Quercus lobata)

Photo by Suzanne Paisley.