Written by University of California Cooperative Extension Forestry
- Author: UCCE Napa County
Published on: July 20, 2020
The Mediterranean Oak Borer (Xyleborus monographus) is an ambrosia beetle that was found infesting several valley oak trees in Calistoga, (Napa County) California in 2019.
The extent of its distribution within Napa County and neighboring Sonoma and Lake Counties is currently undetermined. It is not believed to have spread to other parts of the state. However, there is considerable potential for the beetle's range to expand as they can be moved in infested wood and the females can fly. Native to Europe,...
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- Author: Jeannette Warnert
Published on: April 29, 2020
Reposted from the UCANR News
California oak woodlands are highly prized ecoregions where stately trees, many of them hundreds of years old, are cornerstones of a habitat for wildlife and native plants. Sadly, some of these ecosystems are seriously threatened by exotic pests and diseases, encroachment by less desirable vegetation, and wildfire.
Each year, UC Cooperative Extension hosts workshops to share scientific developments aimed at conserving these important habitats – and the economic value of ranching – on oak woodlands,...
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UCANR: Protecting California's natural resources
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