Sudden Oak Death (Phytophthora ramorum)

News:

Bike Cleaning Device to Reduce Spread of Sudden Oak Death

The Marin Independant Journal reports of a wooden device developed and being tested by researchers at Dominican University which will be used to clean mud, which contains spores of the pathogen, off of mountain bicycles after use on trails in California.

Links:

• California Oak Mortality Task Force
  A large site on Sudden Oak Death developed by the California Oak Mortality Task Force, a coalition of public and private organizations in California with the purpose of coordinating research, education and policy on this and other tree diseases.
• Sudden Oak Death - University of California Extension
  This site provides details on the identification and management of Sudden Oak Death syndrome. Provides copies of recent literature, lists upcoming and past events on the subject and links to other Web sites.