2019 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Project
Project will include 34,525 acres of pheromone disruptor treatments and 349 acres (included in the 34,525 acre footprint) of Btk (biological insecticide) to suppress and slow the spread of Gypsy Moth in Grayson, Wythe and Smyth Counties.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The areas to be treated are named the Nebo, Glade Mountain, Whitetop Mountain and Iron Mountain Blocks and are located 5 miles NE, 4 miles E, 7 miles SW and 18 miles SE of Marion, VA, respectively.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/02/2018 |
| Comment Period | 11/05/2018 |
| Decision | 03/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2019 (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
2019 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Project
Decision Signed Date: 03/18/2019
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
States:
Virginia
Counties:
Grayson; Smyth; Wythe
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jessie Howard
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-265-5130
jchoward@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/21/2019