Oregon Field Guide — Sudden Oak Death, Restoring Animal Corridors

Episode 1801

Sudden Oak Death: Trouble is brewing in Oregon's southwest coastal forests in the form of Phytophthora ramorum, a deadly microbial pest that could devastate woodlands throughout the state. Oregon considers the threat from Sudden Oak Death so serious that they are taking drastic measures in response to each positive sighting. If Sudden Oak Death goes unchecked, it could cause significant damage to Oregon's forest ecosystems.; Read More and Watch this story

Restoring Animal Corridors: Roads and highways help people get around, but for wild animals they can do the opposite. Every year 1.5 million animal/vehicle collisions occur on U.S. roads, killing over 200 people and countless animals. Some species are being fragmented into pockets of habitat too small to support long-term survival. Field Guild looks at methods that have been tried in Oregon and elsewhere in the world to help animals move as their lifecycle demands.; Read More and Watch this story