This series of articles focuses on California's oak trees and what the enormous expansion of vineyards has done to them. I've put the articles out as a series for easy readability: You can print a section and read at your leisure. The photos of oaks come from the Santa Ynez Valley, usually within walking distance from my house. Several of the articles are under construction to better reflect recent events in the oak/winery drama. The photos remain up for your enjoyment.

• PART ONE: A FAMILY STORY My point of view writing about oaks and vineyards.
  
• PART TWO: OAK TREES: MAGIC OR WEEDS? Focuses on California oaks and my life with them. I've got some pictures to share which were taken around my home and the surrounding area. This section outlines the challenges faced by oaks today.
  
• PART THREE: PROTECTING THE OAKS UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO REFLECT LATEST TRENDS. Photos still up for your enjoyment.
  
• PART FOUR: LESSONS IN ECONOMICS UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO REFLECT LATEST TRENDS. Photos still up for your enjoyment.
  
• PART FIVE: AFTER THE STORM Are the oaks safe now? UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO REFLECT LATEST TRENDS. Photos still up for your enjoyment.
  

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