What should be done to a SOD infected tree that was cut down?
To reduce the risk of disease spread, – it is recommended that as much plant material as possible be left on site, especially leaves and branches less than 4″ in diameter. This material can be chipped and used as mulch on site. Material that must be removed should be transported to an approved SOD collection or disposal site within the same county. SOD materials cannot be moved outside of the regulated areas without a Compliance Agreement from the County Agricultural Commissioner. • I hate to see this wood go to a landfill; can it be used by the forest products industry? The SODBusters project is coordinating with tree services and green waste facility operators to manage designated SOD collection yards. The first yard opened in Marin County in May of 2003, and an additional yard opened on December 2nd in Santa Cruz County. If you’ve hired a tree service to remove an infected tree, ask them to take the infected material to the SOD collection yard to ensure its safe processing. • Can I
