International Oak Society

INTERNATIONAL OAK SOCIETY

OAK NAMES DATABASE
A checklist of cultivar and Group names
prepared by Piers Trehane

2009 IOS CONFERENCE - First Notice

Oak Open Days, 2008

Oak Cultivar Registration

Publications Updated 24 March 2008

News, Meetings, Announcements Updated 10 June 2008

M ission and Goals

Officers

Membership Enrollment Form

Membership Renewal

Web Sites and E-Mail Lists (updated 18 April 2008)
(including organizations, plant name indexes, glossaries, oak pest and disease links)

Oak as the U.S. national tree

Mission

To further the study, sustainable management, preservation, appreciation, and dissemination of knowledge to the public about oaks (genus Quercus) and their ecosystems.

Goals of the Oak Society

To advance the state of scientific knowledge regarding oaks and oakland ecology
To locate, preserve and catalog significant oak-related literature
To facilitate the location and distribution of living material for propagation of oaks
To foster communication among members via a journal, other mailings, and periodic meetings
To promote the study, development, naming, and distribution of superior cultivars and cultivar groups for horticultural use, and the study of oaks for the production of timber, mast, and other useful products
To sponsor the preservation, display, and interpretation of oak-related traditions, art, and lore; and encourage development and curation of appropriate and useful collections of oak-related pieces, such as wood samples, taxonomic specimens, or historic oak artifacts
To develop the capability and to serve as a registrar authority for oak cultivars, historic and champion oak trees, ancient oak groves, unusual or rare oak specimens, or objects of significance involving oaks
To provide information regarding the use, preservation, and appreciation of oaks, and successful techniques for oak culture and management
To encourage, recognize and honor outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations, members and non-members, in advancing these goals of the International Oak Society

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Officers and Committees

Membership & Benefits

The International Oak Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the study and cultivation of the true oaks (genus Quercus). Begun in 1985 as an informal seed exchange, this society has grown into a worldwide group with broad membership representation. Each year, a membership directory is distributed so that members may contact each other and participate in information exchange.

PUBLICATIONS

International Oaks, the journal of the International Oak Society, is published annually and contains current research on the genus Quercus and its diverse ecosystem habitats. The journal also features general interest articles about notable oak specimens and oak-related issues. Some back issues are still available for purchase. In addition, books and other oak-related items are offered to members as available. We also publish a newsletter twice per year to update members on Society business, activities, seed exchanges and conferences.

OAKS Online

Visit this page for the latest news and notes on the International Oak Society and oaks

Web Sites and E-Mail Lists

Visit this page to locate other web sites or e-mail lists of interest and for more information on oaks, etc.

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Last updated 10 June 2008