Best Management Practices

The California Oak Mortality Task Force has compiled Best Management Practices (BMP's) for a number of activities and user groups on wildlands and in urban-interface zones. Click on the highlighted text or the document icon to view the pdf.


Sudden Oak Death Guidelines for California Landscapers and Gardeners

Last update: January 2008


Christmas Tree Growers Guide

Last update: November 2006


Sudden Oak Death Guidelines for Forestry

Last update: April 2008

A Guide for Recreational Users: Simple Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Sudden Oak Death

Last update: May 2006

A Guide for Collecting in Forests: Simple Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Sudden Oak Death

Last update: May 2006

Sudden Oak Death Guidelines for Arborists

Last update: June 2008

A Homeowners Guide to Sudden Oak Death

Printable summary handout for homeowners

Last update: February 2008
 

A Safety Message for Firefighters: Precautions Regarding Sudden Oak Death

Last update: June 2008
 

A Guide for Tribal Plant Gatherers: Simple Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Sudden Oak Death

Last update: July 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spanish Fact Sheet         Spanish Guidelines for Arborists

Spanish Guidelines for Forest Collectors

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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