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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 - Ryan McClory
Ryan McClory, University of Reading, is working to understand the mechanistic drivers of oak masting. Ryan McClory, an Action Oak-funded researcher, has been tasked with researching this long-term phenomenon, fitted into a three year PhD, and passed his Viva last Friday.
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.
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.