Lymantria Dispar Slow-the-Spread Project

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This project would authorize aerial applications of mating disruption pheromone and species-specific larvicide known as Gypchek in the Marietta Unit of the WNF. This would be a multi-year project for slow-the-spread treatments.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Timber stand and/or wildlife habitat improvement activities which do not include the use of herbicides or do not require more than one mile of low standard road construction (Service Level D, FSH 7709.56)

Categorical Exclusion
Projects to reduce the risk or extent of, or increase the resilience to, insect or disease infestation in areas designated under section 602 of HFRA, utilizing the CE in section 603 of HFRA.

Special Authority
HFRA Title VI: Insect and Disease Projects

Lead Management Unit
Athens Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Project Activity
Forest vegetation improvements; Species habitat improvements