Forestry, Natural Resources

Burned Oaks: Which Ones Will Survive?

Wildfire in an oak woodland can kill some trees outright and leave others with burn damage that may or may not eventually kill them, too. Here is a quick method for assessing the extent of burn damage and the likelihood that an affected tree will survive.

Publication Number:: 8445

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California Oakworm: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape

The California oakworm is one of many species of caterpillar that feed on oaks in California. Damage is most common on coast live oak in the San Francisco Bay area and Monterey Bay region; but outbreaks can occur in many parts of the state.

Publication Number:: 7422

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Poison Oak: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape

Poison oak or western poison oak has a distribution extending from British Columbia south to the Baja California peninsula. Contact with poison oak leaves or stems at any time of the year can cause an allergic response.

Publication Number:: 7431

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A Planner’s Guide for Oak Woodlands - PDF

Designed for professional planners, consultants, and landscape architects, this new edition provides science-based information that can guide decision-making.

Publication Number:: 3491E

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Protecting Trees from Sudden Oak Death before Infection

Sudden oak death, caused by Phytophthora ramorum infection, has killed over a million oak trees in California. Most infected trees do die of the disease, but this publication gives some steps you can take to prevent infection in the first place.

Publication Number:: 8426

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Oaks in the Urban Landscape

A complete look at the management of oaks in urban areas. You’ll learn how species selection, genetic diversity, cultural practices, pest management, risk assessment, and protection during development all play key roles in preserving urban oaks.

Publication Number:: 3518

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California Naturalist Series: Natural History of the Central Coast Bioregion

Whether one drives the Big Sur coastline, or stands at the foot of a giant coast redwood, or in the shade of an ancient valley oak, it is clear that California’s Central Coast embodies exceptional biological diversity ad natural beauty. Learn more about its natural features and conservation challenges.

Publication Number:: 8597

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California Naturalist Series: Natural History of the Sierra Nevada

Whether you hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, fish a trout stream, ski the steep eastern slopes, or picnic beneath the canopy of a valley oak, Californians love the Sierra Nevada. Learn more about its natural features and conservation challenges.

Publication Number:: 8535

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Small-Parcel Landowner's Guide to Woodland Management

You've just moved from the city or suburbs to your dream home in the California foothills. You may have a lot of questions about rural living. This publication gives good advice in a critical area: How to keep your oak woodlands alive and healthy.

Publication Number:: 8263

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