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The views expressed in the papers included in this volume are those of the authors. Trade names of commercial products are used solely for information and no endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or other organizations is implied. This volume includes reports involving pesticides. It does not make recommendations for their use, nor does it imply that any uses described have been registered. All uses of pesticides must be registered by appropriate State or Federal agencies or both before they can be recommended. PREFACEIn June 1979, more than 200 people met on the campus of Scripps College in Claremont to share information about our native oaks, one of California's most important natural resources. Historical records show that the beauty and value of the arborescent oaks were readily apparent to the early settlers, but during the last 200 years, probably more effort has been spent to remove and kiil oaks than to grow and manage them. Efforts by concerned individuals and public resource organizations to manage oaks have generally been ineffective.Because of the "poor" stem form and the relatively slow growth of most oak trees, professional foresters have generally concentrated their efforts on managing other trees, mainly conifers. Recently, however, broad-scale interest in oaks has developed. The public has become aware of the limitations of our natural resources. The potential of the oak woodlands in meeting energy shortages and wildlife needs, as well as the great immediate value of these woodlands to recreation, are now being recognized. This recognition, and the intense concern now felt about the urbanization of California's woodlands, have contributed to the success of the symposium.

, where he earned a master's degree (1959) in forestry. He earned a doctorate (1970) in plant physiology at the University of California, Riverside. He is now an associate professor of forestry at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. ANTHONY P. GOMEZ is a scientific photographer assigned to the research unit studying the ecology of chaparral and associated ecosystems, with headquarters in Riverside, California. He earned an associate in arts degree (1974) in photography at Riverside City College. Cover: (Left) This 60-foot tall coast live oak in Riverside County was heavily burned in the Soboba Fire in 1974. (Right) The same coast live oak 5 years later has made an amazing crown foliage recovery. It is an extremely fire-tolerant species.

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