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Sudden Oak Death (SOD)

Austin Creek SRA - Sudden Oak Death has been confirmed by laboratory analysis in this park.
The exotic fungus responsible for Sudden Oak Death (Phytophthora ramorum) is suspected of killing trees in some State Parks. This fungus can be accidentally spread via firewood, leaves, twigs, bark, acorns, and soil. MORE...
Sudden Oak Death has been confirmed by laboratory analysis in the following park units:
  1. Armstrong Redwoods SR
  2. Austin Creek SRA
  3. China Camp SP
  4. Henry Cowell Redwoods SP
  5. Jack London SHP
  6. Mailliard Redwoods SR
  7. Mount Tamalpais SP
  8. Pfeiffer Big Sur SP
  9. Samuel P. Taylor SP
  10. Sugarloaf Ridge SP
  11. Humboldt Redwoods SP
     
Sudden Oak Death is suspected in the following park units:
  1. Big Basin Redwoods SP
  2. Castle Rock SP
  3. Fort Ross SHP
  4. Olompoli SHP
  5. Point Lobos SR
  6. Portola SP
  7. Salt Point SP
Link to the California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) for information on Sudden Oak Death and the efforts of the California Oak Mortality Task Force to control it.
Contact Information
Stephen Bakken
State Parks Forester
TEL 916-654-9934
sbakk@parks.ca.gov