The Garry Oak Savannah

ID: 40 ~ Source: Image courtesy of NPS Cultural Landscapes, Flickr.com.

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The National Park Service is attempting to save the Garry oak, which once inhabited the entire island.

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Savannah on the Hill – The Garry Oaks and Their Story

Garry oaks use to line the coasts of the Pacific Northwest including the San Juan Islands. However, centuries of environmental change has reshaped the landscapes these oaks inhabit. Due to overlogging, the oaks have over time dwindled to a scarce…