Shipping Christmas trees to other states and countries requires inspection and certification. Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) horticulturists provide these services. Contact ODA to arrange field inspections prior to harvest and certification, please provide at least five days notice before the actual shipping date when requesting certificates. For a specific country shipping requirements or to request an inspection, contact the ODA at 503-986-4644.

The 2008 InterAgency Noxious Weed Symposium will be held December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at The LaSells Stewart Center, Corvallis, OR. Check back for details.

A license issued by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is required by anyone operating as a grower or dealer of nursery stock in Oregon. The department offers three different types of nursery licenses, including one for dealers, one for greenhouse growers of herbaceous plants, and one for wholesale growers and collectors of native plants. Exceptions include businesses whose total sales do not exceed $250 per fiscal year and/or landscaping businesses or brokers that do not grow or store live plant material for more than one year.

Two new weeds, parrots feather (Myrophyllum aquaticum) and perennial peavine (Lathyrus latifolius) have been added to the list.
Restrictions after December 31, 2009, for English Ivy (Hedera helix/ hibernica), butterflybush (Buddleia davidii/ varabilia), and Scotch broom, (Cytisus scoparius)

The 18th cycle proposal deadline has closed. Awards will be decided at the Oregon State Weed Board meeting September 4 & 5, 2008. Results will be available to applicants via email (sbrubake@oda.state.or.us) or phone (503-986-4622) on September 8, 2008. The Oregon State Weed Board will begin to accept applications for the 19th cycle on October 1, 2008. Deadline will be December 3, 2008.

To report invasive species call our toll free number or visit Oregon Invasive Species Council.