Wolf Road Prairie is one of the few preserves where sustainable oak regeneration is occurring. Oak regeneration depends upon maintaining a healthy savanna ecosystem.
photo by Tim Burke


Pre-settlement open grown bur oaks are found in habitat remnants characteristic of “oak openings.” Identified by rugged, corky bark, large deep green leaves and large fringed acorns, the species is resistant to fire. Bur oak can also be found in prairies and in woodlands that are not too dense.
photo by Tim Burke