Saving Oaks in San Diego’s Backcountry-What You Need to Know About the Gold-Spotted Oak Borer, Saturday, June 27th
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Saturday, June 27th, come learn about saving oaks in San Diego’s backcountry from the devastating effects of the Gold-Spotted Oak Borer (GSOB).
The Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) co-presents with the Julian Library, a critical look at the Goldspotted Oak Borer presented by biologist, Mike Puzzo. He’ll discuss what it is, where it came from, what it is doing to oaks, how to identify oaks that are being attacked, and what everyone one of us can do to address the issue and protect our backcountry oaks.
Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Agrilus auroguttatus, is a flat-headed borer new to California that poses a significant threat to oak trees. Native to southeastern Arizona, GSOB was first collected and identified in California in 2004 in San Diego County, but was not linked to extensive oak mortality until 2008. To date it is estimated that GSOB has killed at least 100,000 oaks in San Diego County, ranging over forests, parks, and residential landscapes.
REMINDER: Do not move firewood into other areas so as to restrict the spread of this devastating threat.
Biologist Mike Puzzo conducts research in Anza-Borrego Desert and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks in his role as an Environmental Scientist.
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.