Tree ailment could slam Oregon industries

Researchers guess sudden oak death has cost California landowners several million dollars. The cost to Oregon could be far greater.
While California's infestation is widespread, it mostly has hit semi-urban areas, where it has damaged property values. The disease is only beginning to reach Northern California's timber industry.

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Thanks for sending this, Simon.