Phytophthora ramorum is not present in Austria
According to EU Directive 2002/757/EC, surveys on Phytophthora ramorum (EPPO Alert List) were initiated in Austria in 2003. In 2003, samples were collected from nurseries, garden centres, parks and forestry sites. P. ramorum was not found. In 2004, survey continued and similarly P. ramorum was not detected.
The status of P. ramorum in Austria is officially declared as: Absent, confirmed by survey.
Sources
NPPO of Austria, 2005-04.