Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?

Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed.  This presentation will review what recent research says about the strategies and practices used in managing for oak seedlings.

Presented by Chris Evans, Extension Forestry and Research Specialist

The 2026 Forestry Stewardship series

The 2026 Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series features forestry experts covering a variety of topics at 2 p.m. CT on July 29 and Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26.  Sign up for any or all of them! Virtual sessions are one hour long, open to the public, and free to attend.  ISA Certified Arborist Continuing Education credits have been applied for

• July 29: Woodland Landowner Considerations for Forest Carbon Programs, Keith Phelps, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Aug. 5: Managing for Oak Regeneration:  What does Current Research Tell us?, Chris Evans, University of Illinois
• Aug. 12: Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know, Hank Stelzer, University of Missouri
• Aug. 19:  Fire Ecology for Managing Grasslands and Woodlands, Jon Henn, University of Illinois
• Aug. 26: Drone-based Herbicide Application Efficacy for Priority Invasive Plants, Kevin Rohling, University of Illinois