Date wrapper:
Oct
30

Sudden Oak Death Workshop

When
October 30, 2018 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where
Pistol River Friendship Hall
24252 Carpenterville Road
Pistol River, OR
Sponsors
OSU Extension, Wild Rivers Forest Collaborative, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Dept. of Forestry
Cost
Free

A fallen oat tree displays black nodules on its trunk, a telltale indicator of sudden oak death disease. | Photo by Christopher Chung
A fallen oat tree displays black nodules on its trunk, a telltale indicator of sudden oak death disease. | Photo by Christopher Chung

Join the OSU Extension, Wild Rivers Forest Collaborative, Bureau of Land Management, Oregon Dept. of Forestry for a workshop focused on Sudden Oak Death on October 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pistol River Friendship Hall (24252 Carpenterville Road, Pistol River). This will be a free workshop.

What is Sudden Oak Death (SOD)? How does it spread? What can you do to help contain this menace? Learn about SOD recognition, prevention, and management options. Learn how to protect your property and your community. Please register by October 26th by calling: Shawna at 541-572-5263 ext. 25292. 

Also, if you are struggling with SOD on your property, there is a new state/ federal support and funding for private landowners, with grant applications due on Oct. 19. Send an email to the Ann Vileisis (annvil@earthlink.net) and she'll forward you the information.