The Global Tree Conservation Program (GTCP) at the Morton Arboretum works to safeguard tree species, with a focus on oaks (genus Quercus) through research, conservation, and collaboration. Oaks are valuable keystone species that shape ecological relationships and provide multiple ecosystem services and economic benefits. Mesoamerica is the center of oak diversity, with an estimated 164 […]
Prioritizing Oaks for Conservation in Mesoamerica
