Sudden Oak Death
Picture describing what Sudden oak Death looks like on it's last stage
SUDDEN OAK DEATH NEEDS TO BE ELIMINATED!!!!!
Scientific Name: Phytophthora Ramorum.
- When phytophthora ramorum is on it's last stage the colour is bright red.
- The lifespan of this deadly pathogen is yet identified.
-SOD (sudden oak death) starts changing the appearance of the tree by changing the trunks colour.
-As SOD grows, the trunk starts becoming red. In the last stage, SOD kills the tree but some trees can survive.
- When the ooze bleeds from the canker, the colour is black and sometimes red.
- SOD originates from California.
- Sudden Oak Death was first observed in coastal California in the mid-1990's
- As SOD is not found in ontario, it is found in western Canada southern coastal area of British Columbia.
- There is really no specific date as too when SOD was introduced to Canada.
- Sudden oak Death was introduced as a non-curable species.
- There isn't information on who/what "introduced" the Sudden oak Death.
- Sudden oak Death is known as the disease for trees.
- Sudden oak Death slowly infects the tree and turns the leaves from green to pale yellow.
- It also causes cankers on the stem which makes the ooze bleed from the oak.
- One of the most dangerous pathogen for trees.
Attempts at Capture:
- There is no known way to cure Sudden oak Death
- The authorities have asked to inspect nursery plants before making a purchase.
- If the tree is already infected, it is asked to be cut down.
- Some trees can help reduce the infection with herbicides.
- $100 will be given to who removes infected trees.
- The pathogen does not effect humans but it effects trees.
- If you spot sudden oak death call the Ministry: Plant and Animal Health BranchTel: 604 556-3029.
- Also if you want to report a sighting contact Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711.
- You can log on to: http://edmaps.org to report an sighting online.
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