The Oak Brushland

Plants of the Oak ShrublandLiveoaks1. Quercus virginiana- true liveoak2. Quercus douglasii- blue oak3. Quercus turbinella-shrub liveoakDeciduous oaks1. Quercus stellata-post oak2. Quercus harvardii-shinnery oak3. Quercus marilandica-blackjack oak

Management of the Oak Shrubland

1. Graze conservatively or moderately2. Common use grazing works well on oak rangelands3. Goats are well suited for use of oak rangelands4. Periodic burning important to maintain productivity and

nutritive value of oak rangelands; shinnery oak rangelands are an exception (sandy soils)

5. Timing of grazing important to avoid oak poisoning (tannic acid) of cattle

6. Wildlife and fee hunting are very important on most oak rangelands; their needs should be carefully considered in management