2014 Gypsy Moth Slow The Spread
Proposal to aerially treat one 11,463 acre block with mating disruption pheromones to Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth. The treatment includes approximately 6,996 acres of privately held lands and 4,467 acres of National Forest System lands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along Walker Mountain approximately 6 miles north of Rural Retreat, VA.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/30/2013 |
| Comment Period | 11/05/2013 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/04/2014 |
| Decision | 04/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2014 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/28/2014
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Bland; Wythe
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Russ MacFarlane
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-265-5168
rmacfarlane@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/8/2014