Author Archives: Dr. Robert Leavitt, Director, CDFA Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services

The Award-Winning European Grapevine Moth Eradication Program

August 28, 2012   Dr. Robert Leavitt, Director, CDFA Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services

Several years ago, CDFA detected a new pest in California – the European grapevine moth, an invasive species that targets a number of plants, notably grapes. Because California is the leading grape producer in the country and one of the largest in the world, we understood immediately that the stakes were enormous for the wine, raisin and table grape industries, …

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Update – Statewide Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR)

July 26, 2011   Dr. Robert Leavitt, Director, CDFA Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services

Public scoping comments for the draft EIR were accepted through Monday, June 25, 2011. CDFA thanks those who took the time to attend five scoping sessions held throughout the state. The department also received written comments from stakeholders and members of the public. Next in the process – a review of the scoping comments and development of a draft EIR. …

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