Acorn Agroforestry: A solution whose time has come
Today, all over the world, only 174 species are farmed commercially out of more than 30,000 known species that have historically fed humanity. Less than 10 species currently take more than 80% of all farmlands and four - wheat, rice, corn, and soy - provide the absolute majority of calories and plant based protein consumed by humans. With crop failures for all four of these projected to increase rapidly as climate change progresses, diversifying our food systems is the single best chance humanity has to avoid mass starvation.
Other resources for Oaks and California Native Plants
These organizations are not affiliated with EatAcorn.com, they are included for educational purposes only.
California Native Plant Society
With Chapters in every region of California, the Native Plant Society is the biggest member-led organization focused on biodiversity and native plants in California.
A project of CNPS, Calscape is a fantastic resource for identifying locally native plants. Their list of California Native Plant Nurseries is a great way to find nurseries in your area.
A donation-supported nonprofit based in Berkeley, Calflora provides a searchable database with site maps for hundreds of native species all across California.
California Oaks
A project of the California Wildlife Foundation, California Oaks is dedicated to preserving Oak woodlands. They coordinate the California Oaks Coalition with a number of other groups.Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
OVLC supports land owners in Ojai Valley in restoring and protecting native biodiversity. Their work helping farmers replant locally native oaks is exemplary.Theodore Payne Foundation
A nonprofit organization serving the LA area and Southern California more broadly with locally native seeds and information.
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For native plant resources in the US outside California, we recommend reaching out to your local Native Plant Society.