White Oak Initiative

Join us in celebrating National Forest Products Week! With its heavy, strong and water-resistant wood, white oak is essential for many of the products that come from our forests — driving multiple industries from furniture and flooring to wine and spirits. Just one of the many reasons to work together to ensure a sustainable future for white oak. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eX5M3iYi #NationalForestProductsWeek #ForestProductsWeek #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Sustainability #Forestry

The White Oak Initiative is thrilled to report that two significant measures benefiting upland oak forests just moved forward in Washington. 🏛 🌳 “White oak is a vital American resource that not only supports wildlife, but also boosts our rural economies and is pivotal for industries like distilled spirits,” said Jason Meyer, executive director of the White Oak Initiative. “Having worked hand-in-hand with Congressional leaders on white oak sustainability efforts for quite some time now, we’re grateful to Congressman Barr, Congressman Bera, Senator McConnell, Congressman McGarvey and Senator Warner for their continued collaboration and dedication to this issue, and we look forward to the next steps in Washington.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/epx2fSaM #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #BipartisanEffort #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Sustainability #Forestry

The White Oak Initiative is led by a diverse coalition of partners, from bourbon industry leaders to private landowners, who are united under one common goal: the long-term sustainability of America’s white oak-dominated forests. This #BourbonHeritageMonth, we’d like to acknowledge some of our key partners in the bourbon industry, including the Associated Cooperage Industries of America, Inc., Brown-Forman, Buffalo Trace Distillery, Independent Stave Company, Kelvin Cooperage, Old Forester, Sazerac Company, Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc., Suntory Global Spirits and Woodford Reserve. Together, we're working to ensure a sustainable future for white oak-dominated forests for generations to come. Cheers to Bourbon Heritage Month. 🥃   #BourbonHeritageMonth #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation

Wise words from Britney Hupp of Kelvin Cooperage. White oak is magical. ✨ #BourbonHeritageMonth #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation

Cheers to Bourbon Heritage Month. 🥃 #BourbonHeritageMonth #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation

Cheers to Bourbon Heritage Month. 🥃 This September, we invite you to celebrate the ultimate American spirit — which cannot be crafted without our essential white oak trees. Stay tuned throughout the month as we dive into fun facts about white oak barrels and the critical role of partnership in achieving long-term sustainability for America's white oak-dominated forests. #BourbonHeritageMonth #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation

We can reverse the decline of American white oak by working together. Special thanks to KET - Kentucky Educational Television and White Oak Initiative board member Greg Roshkowski of Brown-Forman for helping spread the message. 📹: https://lnkd.in/eNHNquks #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation

Upland oak trees, including white oaks, produce nutritious acorns that serve as an essential food source for wildlife. White oak acorns, in particular, are highly sought after by numerous creatures, such as white-tailed deer, wild turkey ... and these little guys. #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation #Wildlife

Good news from the ground: The Southern Indiana Sentinel Landscape partnership, coordinated by the Conservation Law Center, Inc., received a grant last year from NRCS’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program to restore 🌳 5,000 to 10,000 acres 🌳 of oak-hickory forest ecosystems in southern Indiana, among other projects. Landowner sign-ups for the program are set to begin soon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHwQqkhc #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry #Conservation #Indiana

"Data shows that in these areas where there are mature white oaks, there are very few seedlings coming up behind them," said White Oak Initiative Executive Director Jason Meyer. But it's not too late — "We have an opportunity to be proactive." 💡 h/t USDA Forest Service #WhiteOakInitiative #SustainableForestry #SupportWhiteOak #ForestManagement #Partnership #Collaboration #Forestry