Citizen Science Could Save California from Catastrophic Oak Tree Loss
Photo via celesteh The oak tree is an iconic part of the California landscape, but an insidious pathogen threatens to wipe out as much as 90% of the state’s live oaks and black oaks within 25 years. It’s called ” sudden oak death ” and has been moving along the coast since 1995. Over 100 different plants can play host, but it’s most devastating to the oaks. Yet, a new program that leans on the efforts of citizen scientists is helping researcher track the spread of the pathogen, and hopefu… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Citizen Science Could Save California from Catastrophic Oak Tree Loss
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