Sudden Oak Death (Phythopthora ramorum) on bay laurel

  Hillsides of Big Sur

  Eagle Rock

  Scrambling up the hills

  Dramatic terrain in Big Sur

  Vegetation in Big Sur is highly influenced by topography

  Coast live oaks

  CAGIS research team

  Big Creek research station

  Disinfection station to prevent spreading of SOD

  SOD causes necrosis on bay laurel leaves

  Canker infection will soon kill this oak tree

  Coastal forest severely damaged by SOD

  Oak woodlands

  Diverse ecosystem in Big Sur

  2007 research team

  In the "field" of invasive Yellow Star Thistle

  Coast live oak

  Big Creek bridge

  Discussion with Dave Rizzo from UC Davis

  Big Sur coast

  SOD spreads in the rainy season

  Research site at Sonoma Mountain

Don't take 'death' home!