Conservation of Native Eastern Hemlock by suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestations
The HWA is a non-native insect that is killing the two eastern US species of native hemlock.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Within the Forest, the general area considered is the native range of hemlock in Georgia.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/01/2004 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/25/2005 |
| Decision | 08/2005 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2005 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics); Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
Conservation of Native Eastern Hemlock by suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestations
Decision Signed Date: 08/24/2005
Forests:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Districts:
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units
States:
Georgia
Counties:
Banks; Dawson; Fannin; Gilmer; Habersham; Lumpkin; Murray; Rabun; Stephens; Towns; Union; White
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Nelson Gonzalez-Sullow
1755 Cleveland Highway
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-297-3051
nelsongonzalezsullow@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/19/2019