Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Nov 6, 2024 — Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years.
SS Red Oak Victory Ship - U.S. National Park Service
The SS Red Oak Victory is a living piece of history that embodies the unity and determination of the American people during World War II. It serves as a vital reminder of the United States Merchant Marine’s critical role in securing victory.
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (U.S ...
Aug 27, 2024 — Honoring Home Front Heroes: Stories of Resilience and Unity. Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted.
SS Red Oak Victory Ship (U.S. National Park Service)
The SS Red Oak Victory Ship is the last surviving ship built in the Kaiser Shipyards, now owned by the non-profit Richmond Museum Association. It serves as a monument to the men and women who worked in war-related industries on the World War II Home Front.
SS Red Oak Victory Ship - U.S. National Park Service
Aug 17, 2023 — The SS Red Oak Victory Ship is the last surviving ship built in the Kaiser Shipyards, and is owned by the non-profit Richmond Museum Association. Today, the Red Oak Victory remains a monument to the men and women who worked in war related industries as part of the World War II Home Front.
Northern Red Oak - U.S. National Park Service
It is the most common species of oak in the Northeastern U.S., after the closely related pin oak. The northern red oak is one of the most important oaks for timber production in North America. Quality red oak is of high value as lumber and veneer, while defective logs are used as firewood.
Oak Decline - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 21, 2020 — For centuries, oak trees (genus Quercus) have dominated forests of the Eastern United States. They are vital components of deciduous forest ecosystems and are one of North America's most valuable hardwoods. In recent years however, populations of many oak species have dramatically declined.
Oak Regeneration Study - U.S. National Park Service
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve was chosen as a research site to monitor the long-term changes experimental controlled burns and the exclusion of deer via 2.5-meter-high fences have on oak seedling regeneration.
Shinnery Oak (Sand Oak; Tucker's Oak) - U.S. National Park Service
Shinnery and Gambel's oak are types of white oak which have leaves with rounded lobes and some teeth and acorns which mature in 1 year. Live Oak is a type of red oak which has pointed lobes and acorns which mature in 2 years.
Plants - Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park …
Mar 4, 2022 — Pacific poison oak is a common and important species across Redwood National and State Parks. Many people are delighted to find towering Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) trees along streams and rivers here. We even have dragons (well, dragon lichen).