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Sudden oak death is caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, and is responsible for the widespread die back of tanoak and several oak species in the central and northern coastal counties of California.

Phytophthora ramorum Infecting Camellia and Rhododendron Flower Buds Steve Tjosvold Question: What is the latest on Phytophthora ramorum in nurseries?

For most nurseries, this can be, in part, accomplished by careful inspection of new incoming host propagative material and stock. First, make sure incoming stock from infested counties are inspected by agricultural inspectors.

Davidson, J. M., Rizzo, D. M., Garbelotto, M., Tjosvold, S., and, and Slaughter, G. W. 2002. Phytophthora ramorum and sudden oak death in California: II. Transmission and survival. USDA Forest Service Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-184. Davidson, J. M., Wickland, A. C., Morse, A. C., Tjosvold, S. A.

Hello 4-H Community, The Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council is pleased to offer a post high school scholarship to graduating 4-H members who have made the 4-H Youth Program a part of their lives through their focused work.

You can visit the California 4-H state website for regional and national events! https://4h.ucanr.

What are the ways members can achieve awards? County 4-H staff and 4-H clubs are responsible for coordinating the set Achievement awards. Since 2021, the awards are evolving to meet the interests of youth.

This green star is an optional star rank level designed for intermediate and senior 4-H members. Like all star ranks, it is awarded by the Monterey County 4-H office through the Council's Incentives' and Recognition Committee.

NOTE; for the 2023-2024 year, members ages 9 and 10 years old will only apply for a Sparks award.

The 4-H program has a long history of record keeping. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. In 4-H, young people have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, and much more using the iconic 4-H Record Book.