Sudden Oak Death: How to stay informed and get involved

[Arvind Kumar]

Calling oak lovers:

Want to learn about the latest findings on sudden oak death?

Want to participate in monitoring efforts that lead to better control?

Attend these two local events, educate yourself, and see how to contribute to this remarkable citizen science project as you hike the trails.

Woodside - Monday 11/13/23 at 6pm, Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA

Webinar on Zoom on Friday, November 17th, at 6 pm - Register for the webinar and get instant access here   

Complete details below. Please share widely.

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Arvind Kumar

California Native Plant Society, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

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From: Douglas J Schmidt <dsch...@berkeley.edu>

To: Douglas J Schmidt <dsch...@berkeley.edu>

Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 12:24:42 AM PST

Subject: Sudden Oak Death SOD Blitz 2023 Results and Meetings Schedule

Citizen Scientists, Friends, and Colleagues,

The Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Blitz Survey Project enlists and trains volunteers to conduct a yearly statewide survey for the presence of plant symptoms associated with the disease. The citizen-scientist volunteers collect symptomatic foliage in their local communities that is then tested at U.C. Berkeley. The results of the 2023 SOD Blitz Survey are complete! There are some very interesting findings from this year which we will discuss in the next two weeks at two in-person meetings and an online webinar. 

Currently, given the predictions of a second wet year in a row, we recommend preventively protecting your oaks from SOD in locations where the disease has been confirmed in 2023. All management options need to occur in the Fall, thus, our release of the data in the following days is very timely. Join in person (best option) or online to learn how to best use the SOD Blitz results to decide whether action may be needed to protect your trees and learn or refresh your knowledge on what can be done to stop SOD.

We have two in person meetings and an online webinar scheduled to discuss these findings. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sonoma - Friday 11/10/23 at 6pm, UC Cooperative Extension Office, 133 Aviation Blvd #109, Santa Rosa, CA

 

Woodside - Monday 11/13/23 at 6pm, Woodside Town Hall, 2955 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA

Webinar on Zoom on Friday, November 17th, at 6 pm - Register for the webinar and get instant access here   

Please feel free to distribute this information to anyone who wants to learn more about the SOD Blitz Survey Project. For more information please see the links below:

SOD Blitz Survey Project Landing Page

Link to the 2023 SOD Blitz Survey Results Page

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Dr. Doug Schmidt

54 Mulford Hall

UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 94720

www.matteolab.org