Forest Insect Pests vs My White Oak

The photos present in this App are intended to help foresters, urban landscaping employees, or others working with trees recognize some of the common pest insects affecting trees in North America and understand their life cycles and how they damage trees. The information was drawn from book, websites, factsheets, and some original literature. This App is not a guide for specialists. In many groups, such as the bark beetles and aphids, confirmation of species identity requires attention to details not visible in photos with comparisons to other similar species and use of keys. Sources for further information (websites and articles) are given at the bottom of each species' page.

White oak is a foundational species in the central hardwoods, supporting forest resilience, wildlife habitat, and regional economies, but its regeneration is increasingly challenged by competition from shade-tolerant species, past management decisions, and other environmental conditions. The My White Oak Mobile App is designed to help landowners assess their woodlands for white oak potential and better understand the condition and opportunities within their forests. Through a Woodland Assessment report, the app provides site-specific information, management practices that support white oak, and guidance on how a forester can assist with planning and implementation. Developed through a partnership between the University of Kentucky, the White Oak Initiative, and the Kentucky Division of Forestry, the My White Oak App supports informed, long-term management for white oak sustainability.