The white oak, scientifically known as Quercus alba, is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North […] ...

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America.

(The Center Square) – Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to safeguard the nation’s white oak tree population, which is key to several commercial industries and vital ...

U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, and Mark Warner, of Virginia, introduced a bill that would direct resources to strengthening White Oak tree populations. White Oaks are used to make barrels ...

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 ...

U.S. Sens. Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, and Mark Warner, of Virginia, introduced a bill that would direct resources to strengthening White Oak tree populations. White Oaks are used to make ...

U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle have introduced a bill aimed at conserving and bolstering America's White Oak tree population — a vital resource to Kentucky's bourbon industry.