We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Our native oak heritage is threatened by urbanization, fragmentation of habitat due to agricultural conversions, and indiscriminate use of the resource. The conservation, restoration and education programs of the California Oak Foundation serve citizens in all areas rural, suburban, urban. In rural areas, preservation of oak woodlands in rapidly developing inland regions protects wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and in many cases, maintains significant links with the unique history of the region. Planting oak trees in urban and suburban interface areas provides important social, historic and aesthetic values as well as providing habitat linkages for wildlife.
Trees also help with climate control, air and noise pollution.
Founded in 1988, COF provides technical assistance and educational materials to those engaged in protecting oak woodlands and planting oak trees. COF's programs are funded through a statewide membership program, sales of educational publications, workshops and symposia, individual and board contributions, and corporate and foundation grants.