In January of 2009, the LIVE Vineyard Certification Technical Committee (VCTC) decided to create, based on climate, two distinct regions for its membership. These fall under one of two categories: LIVE Region I or LIVE Region II. Each region has its own unique set of forms, including LIVE Yellow List of Approved Pesticides, and LIVE Passport

LIVE Region I describes cool-weather, maritime viticulutral climates. Currently, this includes Western Oregon (Willamette Valley), certain areas in Southern Oregon, and Western Washington.

LIVE Region II describes warm-weather, maritime viticultural climates. Currently, this includes certain areas in Southern Oregon, Central and Southern Washington, and Eastern Oregon and Washington (Walla Walla).

Each region has its own pest- and climate-related issues that require unique attention. If you are unsure what region you fall under, please contact the LIVE office.

In February of 2009, the Willamette Valley VCTC reviewed new chemistries to add to the LIVE Yellow List of Approved Pesticides for LIVE Region I. This committee also agreed to add voles to the list of key pests and proposed Green List solutions that can be found on the LIVE Passport Members are expected to familiarize themselves with these changes prior to the 2009 growing season.