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UC Oaks: Article

Sonoma County Acquisition Plan 2000: A Tool for Conserving Oak Woodlands

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Adina Merenlender and Andrea MackenzieOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 16, Issue 2 – August 2000Sonoma County encompasses over one million acres of hills, mountains, valleys, and river drainages, including the 1,485 square mile Russian River Watershed. The County supports numerous habitats containing many plant…
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UC Oaks: Article

Changes in El Dorado County Land-Use and Ownership

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Davis Smethurst, Louise Fortmann, and Peter WalkerOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 13, Issue 2- August, 1998El Dorado County has experienced a change in land use and ownership pattern since the late 1950s. We recently completed a study of some of these changes,using information collected for 1957 and 1995 from the…
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UC Oaks: Article

Water Quality in Oak Rangelands

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Royce LarsenOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 13, Issue 2- August. 1998Water quality, especially non point source pollution, is a major concern in the 7.5 million acres of oak woodlands in California. Over 80% of these woodlands are privately owned. Some of the major uses of oak woodlands are for grazing,…
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UC Oaks: Article

California Certified Rangeland Manager Program

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by J. Michael Connor, James Bartolome, and William FrostThe intent of California’s Certified Rangeland Manager Program is to provide evidence of professional competency, to protect the public interest,and to ensure proper management of the state’s rangeland resources as embodied in the Code of Professional…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New WIC study finds social support encourages program participation

September 10, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, provides nutritious food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals to pregnant and postpartum women and families with young children with low income. WIC participation improves…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New WIC study finds social support encourages program participation

September 10, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, KC Fiedler, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, provides nutritious food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals to pregnant and postpartum women and families with young children with low income. WIC participation improves…
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UC Oaks: Article

Oak Woodland Bees in a Vineyard Landscape

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Gretchen LeBuhnOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 18, Issue 12 – July, 2002 Most people are unaware that there are many more species of bees than just honeybees and bumblebees. In fact, there are at least 20,000 species of bees in the world, with at least 3,500 different species in North America. Bees range from…
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UC Oaks: Article

Long-term Avian Monitoring Along Parson’s Creek, Mendocino County

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Bob Kieffer and Gregory A. GiustiOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 18, Issue 12 – July, 2002Throughout northern coastal California, a great deal of information regarding water quality and fish habitat is being amassed that potentially could change how people view and utilize stream corridors. However, it is widely…
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UC Oaks: Article

The Oak Woodland Bird Conservation Plan: A Strategy for Protecting and Managing Oak Woodland Habitats and Associated Birds in California

September 10, 2025
By Michael Jones
by Diana Stralberg, Geoffrey R. Geupel, Mary K.Chase, and Steve ZackOaks ‘n Folks – Volume 18, Issue 12 – July, 2002Throughout northern coastal California, a great deal of information regarding water quality and fish habitat is being amassed that potentially could change how people view and utilize stream…
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