Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Mark Warner, D-Va., introduced the White Oak Resilience Act of 2025, which will “mobilize” more federal resources and research in protecting the tree’s ...

The effort to protect the white oak tree and Kentucky bourbon barrels. How a coalition is making sure future generations have access to a key part of bourbon making – white oak trees. Aired 07 ...

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell last week introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding America's white oak tree population. Why it matters: The wood from ...

The limb is gone and so is the tree and another large tree that was in the same yard. Every time I drive down Floyd Street and pass where those trees were I get a jolt. Community.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) ... Officials reported that six willow oak trees were evaluated in late summer and were found to be "standing dead," meaning the trees were dead with no green leaves.

Scientists decode DNA of white oak tree Date: February 20, 2025 Source: University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Summary: Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white ...

Among the most alarming are Bacterial Leaf Scorch (BLS) and Oak Wilt, both of which can kill oak trees. “Most of the time, oak wilt is vectored or carried from tree to tree by insects.