Regarding P. ramorum, the stated goal of APHIS-PPQ is to identify the extent of the distribution of P. ramorum in the US, and limit any possible spread beyond the infested area by establishing quarantine areas and by participating in an active public outreach program. As with all of their ISPM (Invasive Species and Pest Management) programs, APHIS is maintaining a website page for Phytophthora ramorum / Sudden
Oak Death. The page includes many features, including regulatory and general information on the pathogen, links to other relevant websites, and FAQs. If you navigate to the page listed above, you will find, among others things:
The full text of Phytophthora ramorum 7 CFR Part 301, which is the interim rule published on 02.14.02 identifying what
materials are regulated and how.
Updates to the interim rule published in July and September of 2002.
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
