Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture has officially launched the Decade of the Oak — a grassroots outreach initiative to build awareness and support for oak conservation by connecting individuals with their communities and local landscapes.
The Decade of the Oak is a celebration as well as a call to action to help save and restore these critically important habitats. Oak and prairie ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest host more than 300 vertebrate species, including many oak-associated birds that are continental priorities for conservation. As communities have grown and land uses have changed, many of these open meadows, tree-dotted savannas, and oak woodlands have gradually disappeared. Because of this, oak landscapes are now considered one of the region’s highest conservation priorities.
The Decade of the Oak campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of oak trees and to inspire people to care for them. Ultimately, the campaign seeks to build broad public appreciation and support for the stewardship, policies, and investments needed to sustain oak landscapes for generations to come.
Read more on the Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture website >>
