Oak decline is a common problem in mature oaks across Virginia. It is a culmination of many different factors that contribute to the gradual decline and eventual death of older oak trees.
Additional Resources
| Image | Title | ID | Description | Date | Content Type | View | hf:tax:document-category | hf:tax:Media |
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 | Common Pests of Oaks in Virginia – Common Pests and Diseases of Oak Trees | FT0059 | Forestry topic information sheet discusses the most common pests and diseases affecting oak trees in Virginia. | 04/25/2022 | Publication | View | forest-health | publication |
 | Refining the Oak-Fire Hypothesis for Management of Oak-Dominated Forests of the Eastern United States | JAF 110(5) | Report provides some guidelines for thinking more ecologically about when and where to apply fire on the landscape to sustain oak-dominated forests. A very helpful key is provided on page 7 to help managers identify when fire will help managing the forest. | 07/01/2012 | Publication | View | fire-and-emergency-response forest-management | publication |
| Oak Decline in Virginia | This report provides an overview of oak decline and the factors that cause it. | Publication | View | forest-health | publication |
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