The Oak Wilt Coalition is a partnership between private, nonprofit and governmental organizations. Led by ISA Michigan (formally the Arboriculture Society of Michigan (ASM)), the partnership includes representatives from Michigan State University, Michigan Departments of Transportation, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development, ReLeaf Michigan, Michigan Forest Association, Michigan Green Industry Association, electric utilities, private companies and others.
Mission
To facilitate collaboration among academia, government, industry, and non-profit to reduce the effects of Oak Wilt on the citizens and natural resources of Michigan.
Vision
The impacts of Oak Wilt in Michigan are reduced through education, and collaboration among key entities, resulting in science-based oak wilt best management practices that are utilized appropriately by both professionals and the public.
Accomplishments
Research in Michigan
Public and professional education
Development of the Oak Wilt Risk Meter
Support grant education from Partners
Website as a resource tool for professionals and the public
Development of the Oak Wilt Qualified Specialist Program for Industry Professionals