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Oregon white oaks under siege—invasive beetle ‘impossible to eradicate’ spreads across six counties

A tiny invader, no larger than a grain of rice, has burrowed into Oregon's oak forests, threatening the health of white oak ...
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Salem middle school plants Oregon white oak in memory of Jane Goodall

The Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School held a memorial tree planting ceremony Nov. 25 in honor of their namesake. The public charter school, often shortened to JGEMS and pronounced Jay-gems, is ...
Oregonian

What’s causing leaf damage to these oak trees? Ask Extension

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Our oak tree ...
The Columbian

‘A really special site’: State develops plan to preserve Washougal Oaks Natural Area

For the past two decades, an inconspicuous nature preserve in the Columbia River Gorge has protected rare plants, Oregon white oaks and animals imperiled by rapidly disappearing habitats. Now, the ...
The Gazette

After 10 years of mysterious white oak deaths, experts still looking for answers

Greenwood Forestry CFO Mike Woolery examines a dead white oak tree during a Woodland Owner’s Association field session in Amana on Aug. 27. Foresters and tree professionals explored three locations to ...
CBS News

Marin County residents warned about invasive beetle targeting oak trees

Agriculture officials in Marin County are alerting property owners and arborists to be on the lookout for a tiny invasive beetle that attacks oak trees, after the insect was detected last month in ...