Steps to avoid spread of oak wilt

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Firewood transportation a major cause of disease transmission

  • Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. Courtesy Photo | Texas A&M Forest Service
    Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. Courtesy Photo | Texas A&M Forest Service
Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. and has been killing oak trees in Central Texas in epidemic proportions. The Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, particularly hunters, to take preventive measures and be cautious when collecting and purchasing firewood to reduce the spread of oak wilt. “We all have a responsibility when it comes to limiting the spread…

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