Sudden Oak Death is most common in urban-wildland interface areas, so it presents problems for foresters, homeowners, plant gatherers, and landscape and tree care professionals. On these pages you will find detailed information on the management of these areas, whether you are a professional managing at-risk open space, or a homeowner trying to preserve and
protect your property. In addition, the Task Force has compiled best management practices for a number of different user groups, and those BMP's are presented here as well.
About the Task Force. Created in August 2000, the California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) is a nonprofit organization, under the California Forest Pest Council, that brings together public
agencies, other nonprofit organizations and private interests to address the issue of elevated levels of oak mortality. The Task Force will implement a comprehensive and unified approach for research, management, education and public policy. Copyright 2004, COMTF
