Drought-stressed oak tree with thinning canopy on a Sonoma County property

5 Reasons Sonoma County Oaks Struggle During Drought and Fire Seasons

Sonoma County oaks struggle during drought and fire seasons because their root systems can’t keep up with extended dry spells, disease and beetle activity spike in weakened trees, fire fuel builds up in their canopies, root damage from construction or grading compounds the stress, and the combination of heat, wind, and low humidity pushes already-strained […]

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Oak tree showing signs of Sudden Oak Death in Sonoma County

Sudden Oak Death in Sonoma County: Signs, Risks and What to Do

Key Takeaways Sudden Oak Death (SOD) has devastated oak populations across California’s North Coast, including Sonoma County, California. This aggressive fungal disease, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, kills mature oak trees with alarming speed once symptoms become visible. Homeowners and property managers throughout Sonoma County need to recognize SOD symptoms early, understand the risks […]

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