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 population.

If you want to be happy for life, plant trees.” White Oak essential for Missouri wildlife and economy. Mike Fiaoni supervises the George O. White State Forest Nursery in Licking, Missouri.

Scientists decode DNA of white oak tree. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 02 / 250220123046.htm. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

The White Oak Initiative hopes to secure 3 million forested acres of white oak trees in the central hardwood region of the U.S. by the year 2032. Cabinet Leader Says Funding Shortfall Stopping SB151.

Participating landowners must attend three webinars before receiving 50 free white oak seedlings and commit to caring for the trees — including planting and weed control — for years. “Ultimately, we ...