# SODMAP Mobile

> Sudden Oak Death disease mapping and risk assessment tool for land managers and the public. (iPhone/iPad app by Doug Schmidt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodmap-mobile/id633908364 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Doug Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/633908367)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodmap-mobile/id633908364/reviews.md

## What is SODMAP Mobile?

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is an emergent disease caused by an exotic invasive pathogen affecting millions of oak and tanoak trees in California and Southern Oregon, and has the potential to spread to many other forests worldwide.  It is currently one of the most regulated plant pathogens by most governments in the world. Besides infecting trees, the microbe that causes SOD may also be present in soil and in water bodies such as rivers, streams, and ponds.

The SODMAP project (www.sodmap.org) is a collaboration of researchers, government organizations, and citizen-scientists working together to create one of the most complete distribution maps of a forest disease ever produced in North America. The UC Berkeley Forest Pathology and Mycology Laboratory (www.matteolab.org) SODMAP Mobile app extends this functionality to include:
 
· Geo-location to visualize SOD distribution in relation to the user's location.
· Laboratory confirmed SOD-positive, as well as, SOD-negative specimens to better illustrate the range and distribution of the disease.
· Easy to identify tree location pins.
· Risk assessment for SOD infection, based on the proximity of the user to laboratory confirmed cases of SOD.
· Quick determination of local incidence of the disease and whether data are current or not for the local area.
· Warning of insufficient surveying or a lack of current information about SOD distribution in the user's area. 

In case of insufficient availability of local data, the user is warned about the impossibility of determining risk and is prompted to participate in the volunteer SOD Blitz surveys (www.sodblitz.org) organized in the Spring of each year.

SOD is an infectious and deadly tree disease, but contagion to oaks occurs only at short distances from previously infected trees. Knowledge of current fine-scale distribution of the disease is the key to its timely management. Treatments are available, but must be administered preventively, before oaks are infected. 

The SODMAP Mobile app is an aid to land owners and open space managers that will enable them to locate the nearest confirmed outbreaks of SOD, and to determine the risk of infection. It will also inform hikers and mountain bikers about the presence of SOD in recreational areas, indicating whether care should be given to prevent the further spread of the disease by the movement of infested soil. Finally, tree care specialists will use this SODMAP Moblie to determine the level SOD infestation and to design appropriate landscape management programs.

To learn more about SOD and get involved in the SODMAP surveys, visit www.sodblitz.org
 
This project made possible thanks to funding from:
USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

## Key features

- Visualize SOD distribution with geo-location
- View confirmed SOD-positive and negative specimens
- Identify tree locations with pins
- Assess SOD infection risk
- Determine local disease incidence
- Receive warnings for insufficient data

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sodmap-mobile/id633908364/reviews.md

### 2/5 — I want it to work

*2019-11-12, version 1.2.4*

Great idea but the function is lacking.  I can see the pins but the pop up windows don’t display so I get no attributes associated with them.

### 5/5 — Far easier than the desktop version

*2013-04-16, version 1.0*

I've tried to look at this information using the KML file on my computer with Google Earth and just gave up -- nice to have it right in my pocket now

## Frequently asked questions about SODMAP Mobile

### What is SODMAP Mobile?

SODMAP Mobile is a utility app designed to map the distribution of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) and assess the risk of infection in specific locations. It provides users with data on confirmed cases and encourages participation in disease surveys.

### How does SODMAP Mobile help identify SOD risk?

The app uses geo-location to display confirmed SOD outbreaks near the user. It calculates a risk assessment based on the proximity to these confirmed cases, helping users understand potential exposure.

### Is SODMAP Mobile available on all devices?

SODMAP Mobile is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is the data in SODMAP Mobile updated?

The app provides quick determination of local incidence and whether data is current. It warns users if there is insufficient surveying or a lack of current information for their area.

### What should I do if SODMAP Mobile warns of insufficient data?

If the app indicates insufficient local data for risk determination, users are prompted to participate in volunteer SOD Blitz surveys. These surveys are organized annually to improve data collection.

### Does SODMAP Mobile have ads?

No, SODMAP Mobile does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing information about Sudden Oak Death.

### What is the age rating for SODMAP Mobile?

SODMAP Mobile has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

### When was SODMAP Mobile last updated?

The latest version of SODMAP Mobile, 1.2.4, was last updated on July 1, 2016. The app was initially released on April 16, 2013.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2016-07-01

Location permissions prompt fix for local risk analysis.

### 1.2.3 — 2016-02-25

Bug Fixes

### 1.2.2 — 2014-05-09

Minor text updates

### 1.2 — 2014-03-10

* Update pin labels to include tree ID & year
* Update for better iOS 7 support

### 1.01 — 2013-04-29

Show current location and add title text on risk page
Default map type is now satellite

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