While there are many ways to get an oak tree started, the procedures described have proved successful for a variety of species and environments. The following guidelines provide successful techniques for growing oak trees. Such regeneration efforts will ensure that our magnificent oaks, which have graced California valleys and foothills for thousands of years, will be around for future generations to enjoy also. To assist Mother Nature in establishing new oak trees, efforts are underway to plant acorns and small seedlings. Poor natural regeneration raises concerns about the long term fate of these species. Unfortunately, there are also reports that some native oaks may not be regenerating very well in some locations. It is estimated that one or more species of oaks grow on over 20 percent of the state’s 100 million acres of land. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they also provide food and shelter for many wildlife species, they stabilize soil, and they help counteract the “greenhouse effect” by taking up carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They grow in a wide variety of habitats and help provide a distinctive character to the landscape. Native oaks are a vital and important component of the vegetation of California. Oaks ‘n’ Folks – Volume 4, Issue 2 – December, 1989 Introduction
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