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Action Oak is a public-private partnership raising awareness of the threats to our native oak trees.
We also raise vital funds for research and monitoring to help understand how to combat these threats and preserve our oak trees for future generations to enjoy.
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Researcher Spotlight - Dr Rômulo Carleial
At the 2023 partner event hosted by the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research, Action Oak spoke to Dr Rômulo Carleial, who gave an insight into his work. Dr Rômulo Carleial is a post-doctoral research associate for a Centre for Forest Protection project at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
The essential role Arboriculture plays in protecting our oaks
Action Oak is working to protect the health of oak trees for future generations, but what is Arboriculture’s role in assessing tree health? Expert arboriculturists hold a wealth of knowledge, which is essential for diagnosing various issues relating to tree health.
Action Oak Report 2023-24 Launch
Action Oak launches the ‘Action Oak Report 2023-24’ to celebrate Plant Health Week 2024’s Day of Plant Health Science.
March 2024 Action Oak Round Table Newsletter
March 2024 Action Oak Round Table Newsletter. Happy International Day of Forests! Read on for what's in store for 2024.
World Book Day 2024 - Celebrating Our Oaks
In 2018, Action Oak partnered with the International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 12 to raise awareness of the Action Oak initiative and raise money for essential scientific research and monitoring.
Researcher Spotlight - Louise Gathercole
This International Day Of Women And Girls In Science, Action Oak is proud to support the #WomenInScience, who carry out the critical research needed to protect the UK's native oak trees.
Researcher Spotlight - Kate Halstead
Kate Halstead, Newcastle University, is working to broaden our understanding of which factors contribute to damage during extreme wind storms.
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Our iconic oak trees face a fight for survival against pests and diseases. Losing oak trees from our landscape would impact our well-being, economy and environment.
With your support, Action Oak will protect our iconic trees for future generations.