2020 Slow the Spread Gypsy Moth Treatments Project
This project proposes to slow the southward facing advanced front of gypsy moth populations in southwest Virginia into North Carolina. Treatments would include a one time early summer application of a pheromone disruptor specific to gypsy moth.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
There are four treatment blocks in southwest Virginia near the town of Marion and one treatment block in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/06/2019 |
| Comment Period | 12/06/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/20/2020 |
| Decision | 05/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2020 (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
2020 Slow the Spread Gypsy Moth Treatments Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2020
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area; Appalachian Ranger District
States:
North Carolina; Virginia
Counties:
Yancey; Grayson; Smyth; Tazewell; Wythe
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jessie Howard
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-265-5130
jessie.howard@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/19/2020