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Wilting Oak Tree Leaves

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From: DEBRA RICHARDS City: REDDICK, IL
Our Forest of mixed trees that we planted 14 years ago has a rapidly spreading disease through out the Oaks, they are shriveling up , what can be done to stop this?
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Hi Debra: Your trees may be experiencing oak tatters, which is the result of herbicide drift from nearby agricultural fields. I would encourage you to contact your local IDNR district forester for on-site technical assistance regarding the status of your 14-yr old tree planting. IDNR District Forester Offices: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/Forestry/Documents/DistrictForestersAugust2016.pdf Best of luck!
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