CPDPP’s Strategic Plan

Mission (CPDPD's Core Business):

To protect all of California's commercial citrus industry from invasive pests and diseases through the development and implementation of effective policies and regulations.

Vision (Destination We Are Working Toward):

To keep all of California's commercial citrus thriving in the face of emerging pest and disease threats.

North Star for Huanglongbing (Our Goal Specific to HLB):

Keep HLB from spreading in commercial groves.

Strategic Priorities (Areas of Focus to Achieve the Vision/North Star):

Overarching Strategy: Acknowledging that each region in California has unique circumstances that can influence the Division's ability to achieve its vision, the committee recommended that the following strategic priorities be approached from a regional perspective. Please note these priorities are not ranked in order of importance.

1. Detect, suppress and locally eradicate ACP populations
2. Detect and eradicate HLB-diseased trees
3. Control movement of psyllids around the state; enforce regulations
4. Outreach and collaboration
5. Operational excellence

To view the full report, including an overview of each strategic priority, please see here.

Additionally, a statewide Action Plan for ACP and HLB has been set forth by the CPDPD and details the program implemented by CPDPD to sustain and protect California’s commercial citrus production, residential citrus plantings and natural resources. To view the Action Plan, please visit CDFA’s website.