Over 70 scientists from around the world came to Los Trancos on June 21 as part of the Sixth Sudden Oak Death (SOD) Science Symposium. Midpen staff and researchers shared information about tested treatment methods and discoveries about this forest disease. The biennial symposium brings experts from around the world together to discuss new research.

Earlier this year, as part of a larger, collaborative citizen science effort throughout the state, Midpen staff and volunteers participated in five SOD Blitz events to detect symptoms on several District preserves. The results from the statewide survey will be made available in October.