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Life in Our Forest

This is one of the native oak seedlings planted by Santa Margarita School primary classes on April 27,2007. Each summer, volunteers have watered the seedlings weekly. Now, a few of the 23 seedlings are reaching for the sky beyond the 4' high shelters. Most of the seedlings, a mix of coast live oak, blue oak and valley oak, are doing well; two have died for unknown reasons. Thanks to the many volunteers who've nurtured the growth of these young oaks. Photo by B. Gingg

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San Luis Obispo Co. Oak Education, Conservation & Stewardship Resources
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SLO County Oak Woodlands Management Plan
Adopted by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on April 27,2004 		Private landowners and land managers, agricultural and conservation groups Download PDF (786KB)
"Native Tree Management Guidelines for SLO County"
Color brochure 		Private landowners and land managers, agricultural and conservation groups Download PDF, (Page 2)
"How to Plant Acorns and Grow Mighty Oaks in SLO County"
Brochure 		Private landowners and land managers, agricultural and conservation groups Download PDF (548KB)
"Living Among the Oaks of SLO County"
Powerpoint presentation (25-45 min.) for the classroom or community meeting 		Jr. High and High School Teachers, College Instructors, Community Groups interested in learning more about local oak biology, ecology and conservation. Preview
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San Luis Obispo County Oak Woodland Stewardship Program
Powerpoint presentation 		All interested in finding out more about "Working and Learning Among the Oaks" in SLO County. Download (35 MB)
Additionally, a variety of outstanding print resources are available through our local UC Cooperative Extension Office, 2156 Sierra Way, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ~ (805)781-5940 ~ http://cesanluisobispo.ucdavis.edu/
* Established in 1997, the mission of the Native Tree Committee of San Luis Obispo County is to promote the voluntary planting and conservation of native trees through education, propagation and stewardship throughout the county. This diverse group of volunteers includes ranchers, vineyard operators and representatives of various agricultural and environmental organizations. Members come together monthly to plan, organize, do and evaluate projects that promote and sustain the long-term health of San Luis Obispo County's native woodlands. CONTACT: Bill Tietje at 781-5938 / btietje@co.slo.ca.us or NTC Co-chairs Tina Salter, tinasalter41@sbcglobal.net, and Dan Westigard, dawestigard@aol.com


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