Reports & papers

Through carrying out vital research and monitoring, we can better understand the threats facing our oaks, to devise and share real solutions, so that we can safeguard the survival of our oaks for generations to come.

Action Oak is a national partnership made up of charities, government, academia and private landowners who have come together to protect our oaks for future generations.

Through research, practical action and support, Action Oak aims to protect our native oak trees from a range of threats.

Please download and share our growing list of resources.

Action Oak reports, papers & newsletters

  • Pollen source affects acorn production in pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.)

    Future Trees Trust Graphic - Forestry Research 'Pollen source affects acorn production in pedunculate oak'. Ryan McClory, Richard H. Ellis, Martin Lukac and Jo Clark.
  • Action Oak Report 2023-24

    Action Oak Report 2023-24
  • Action Oak Report 2022-23

    Action Oak Report 2022-23
  • Action Oak Report 2021

    Action Oak Report 2021
  • Action Oak Knowledge Review 2019

    Action Oak Knowledge Review 2019
  • Action Oak Newsletter 1 - 2019

    Action Oak Newsletter 1 - 2019
  • FC, NFI, Action Oak Report 2018

    C, NFI, Action Oak Report 2018
  • Action Oak: Oak Evidence Summary

    Action Oak: Oak Evidence Summary

Action Oak’s values guide our work to be collaborative, innovative, and committed to our evidence-based scientific research.

Raising awareness for the UK's native oak trees and the important role they play in our landscapes. We work hard to share findings with practitioners to help grow healthier, stronger trees.

Partner publications

  • Research Note: Ecological implications of oak decline in Great Britain - May 2021

    Research Note: Ecological implications of oak decline in Great Britain - May 2021
  • Research article: Identifying substitute host tree species for epiphytes - February 2021

    Research article: Identifying substitute host tree species for epiphytes - February 2021
  • Research article: Functional and ecosystem service differences between tree species - 2020

    Research article: Functional and ecosystem service differences between tree species - 2020
  • Preliminary evidence that Acute Oak Decline bacteria could be widespread in oak canopies - RBG Kew

    Preliminary evidence that Acute Oak Decline bacteria could be widespread in oak canopies - RBG Kew
  • Plant Diseases and Biosecurity (Oxford University press) - March 2019

    Plant Diseases and Biosecurity (Oxford University press) - 2019
  • Managing Trees Species of High Social and Cultural Value: Forest Manager Attitudes towards Pest and Disease Risks to Oak in Britain

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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.