Funds under this grant will help implement the identified long-term strategy to slow the spread of sudden OAK death through a program of outreach and education, early detection, eradication, host…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 6 (Pacific Northwest Region), awarded the Oregon Department of Forestry a Cooperative Agreement valued at $1.87 million under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) to implement a long-term strategy addressing Sudden Oak Death. Awarded on August 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 30, 2028, the agreement funds a comprehensive program encompassing outreach and education, early detection surveys, eradication efforts, host removal activities, and ongoing monitoring of this invasive forest pathogen across Oregon's forestlands.

This funding supports the Oregon Department of Forestry's specialized forest health management capabilities in addressing a significant threat to non-federal forest resources. As the state's primary forestry agency, ODF brings established expertise in forest health protection and invasive species management, leveraging its track record of managing multiple federal forest health grants exceeding $4 million in combined Sudden Oak Death-related funding. The program aligns with national Forest Health Protection priorities of protecting forest ecosystems through integrated pest management and early response strategies while enhancing forest productivity and public safety across the Pacific Northwest region.

Funds under this grant will help implement the identified long-term strategy to slow the spread of sudden OAK death through a program of outreach and education, early detection, eradication, host removal, and monitoring.