If there is one tree landowners want to plant to benefit insects, birds, and other wildlife, it is oak.
Author Douglas Talmany, University of Delaware professor, in his book, The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees, makes the point that oaks are the most valuable trees for passing on nutrients to insects and wildlife. Wisconsin is fortunate to have a variety of oaks, especially in southern and western counties.
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