If reforesting an area impacted by SOD with local acorns, what can be done to prevent spreading the pathogen during planting?

Take the following precautions when using local acorns for oak reforestation projects in areas impacted by SOD to help minimize pathogen spread.

• Place acorns in a 10% dilution of bleach for 10 minutes then rinse twice with tap water.
• Make sure volunteers’ shoes are free of soil, mud, and organic material.
• Be sure tools being used are clean and free of soil, mud, and organic material.