OAK SAVANNA
Where Grasslands Meet the Oaks
Amity lies within Oregon white oak savanna habitat, where native white oaks rise above open grasslands and support hundreds of wildlife species. These remarkable trees produce thousands of acorns each year and provide habitat for birds, insects, mammals, pollinators, and rare butterflies.
You can see an Oak Savanna in person at Baskett Slough to learn more about this ecologically significant habitat.
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An Opportunity for a Rare Sight
Oak savannas support many rare species, such as the Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly, seen here, or Fender’s blue butterfly.
Take care to leave the fragile habitat, be as well as the species that rely on it.
Beneath the Umbrella
A single white oak provides for a vibrant understory! You will find wildflowers, grasses, and low shrubs—all of which support pollinators. Look for this plant, the common snowberry. It provides cover for nesting birds.
Acorns
Imagine how many acorns a single oak tree produces. Does it surprise you that a single mature oak can produce 25,000 – 42,000 acorns per year.
Supporting Species
A single white oak can support hundreds of wildlife species from insects and birds to squirrels and deer. Look for white-breasted nuthatches acrobatically climbing about the bark in search of insects.
INTERACTIVE MAP
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