The Biomass Utilization Committee develops recommendations for the removal, transport, and utilization of trees and plant
materials affected by Sudden Oak Death, based on the latest and best available information. Currently implementing SODBusters program.
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