The Research Committee coordinates scientific research into all aspects of Sudden Oak Death and develops lists of high
priority research needs. It serves other COMTF committees by addressing research questions that other committees need to function effectively.
About the Task Force. Created in August 2000, the California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF) is a nonprofit organization, under the California Forest Pest Council, that brings together public agencies, other nonprofit organizations and private interests to address the issue of elevated levels of oak mortality. The Task Force will implement a comprehensive and unified approach for research, management, education and public policy. Copyright 2004, COMTF
