[IUFRO RG 7.02 FORPATH] For your comments. 2010 P. ramorum/sudden oak death Research Needs Assessment

Please take this opportunity to help focus research for Phytophthora ramorum/sudden oak death. The California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) is partnering with the USDA-Forest Service to solicit Research Needs for Phytophthora ramorum/ sudden oak death. To date, much has been accomplished, but what are the current research needs? We need your input through an online survey tool ? these very short surveys will take just a few minutes of your time. Nursery Research Needs Survey Forestry Research Needs Survey Online at www.suddenoakdeath.org (the COMTF website), you can find more information regarding this Research Needs Assessment process. Please contact Janice Alexander if you have any questions. Thank you for your assistance in this important effort! We need your reply by March 31, 2010! Please forward this request to other natural resource professionals. Sincerely, Janice Alexander & Chris Lee Outreach Coordinator California Oak Mortality Task Force www.suddenoakdeath.org UC Cooperative Extension, Marin County 415.499.3041 jalexander(a)ucdavis.edu