Spongy Moth Suppression Project
Forest Service is proposing to conduct suppression treatments to reduce high-severity defoliation caused by the non-native, invasive spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Initial treatment areas will be located on the Lee Ranger District and additional treatments will occur on other areas of the Forest as needed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/29/2023 |
| Comment Period | 11/16/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/21/2023 |
| Decision | 02/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2024 (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
Spongy Moth Suppression Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/12/2024
Forests:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
Districts:
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units
States:
Virginia; West Virginia
Counties:
Rockingham; Shenandoah
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Eric Pfeifer
5162 Valleypointe Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
540-265-5168
eric.pfeifer@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/13/2024