Minimum contacts. Minimum contacts is a term used in the United States law of civil procedure to determine when it is appropriate for a court in one state to assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant from another state.
Under ideal conditions, oak trees live an average of 150 years, with short-lived varieties lasting 50 to 60 years and long-lived varieties living more than 150 years.
The oak tree is an extremely abundant plant in the temperate deciduous forest. Growing tall and upright, its strength allows the tree to live for hundreds of years if left undisturbed. Oak trees produce acorns which are a common food source to many living organisms in the ecosystem.