Why Are My Oak Trees Dying? | Oak Wilt: What is it and How to Manage its Spread 

If you've noticed a large amount of oak tree dying off it's very possibly Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is disease that can devastate groves of certain oak species in the mid-west and north-east. While many people have probably seen Oak Wilt, less likely know what it is and how they can help prevent it.
As oak logs are one of the best substrates for shiitake mushroom cultivation, we feel it's part of our responsibility to help spread the word on safe forestry practices.
In this video, Field & Forest Products co-owner talks about Oak Wilt, what it is, and how you can help manage it.
If you're looking for more information, please refer to this study published by the USDA and US Forest Service: usfs-public.ap...