The general philosophy of the Board is to operate with the following goals to preserve unobstructed sale of fruit from Franklin County.
1. Monitor tree fruit health throughout the county.
2. Educate the public concerning the need and legal requirement to care for fruit bearing trees.
3. Assist the public caring for or removing diseased/infested/host trees.
4. Provide incentive for replacing/removing diseased/infested/host trees as funds allow.
5. Respond to complaints of diseased/infested/host tree with a goal of proper care or removal per RCW 15.09 and applicable horticultural law.
6. Conduct ongoing surveys/inspections to detect new infestations before they spread.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Tom Wilson, Coordinator
Franklin County Horticultural Pest & Disease Control Board
1016 N 4th - Courthouse, Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-3580