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Clemens: White oak crisis

American white oak is unique to the United States, essential to bourbon production, important in wine production, and threatened.

Conservation partners reforest former mine lands in Bell County

The Ideal Wood for Whiskey is at Risk. Can it be Saved?

As the bourbon and whiskey has boomed, so has the demand for white oak barrels. Learn about the importance of this wood and reforestation.

Kentucky distillers stepping up efforts to preserve white oaks

A recent report from the White Oak Initiative warned that without intervention, the American white oak population will begin to decline significantly within the next 10 to 15 years.

Lack of trees will soon have bourbon industry over a barrel

White oak trees that play a key role in the ecosystem and economy of Kentucky will see a significant decline soon without action to help the species regenerate.