Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Project
The proposed action is to treat selected hemlocks, including those within designated wilderness areas, to suppress infestation of the non-native insect pest Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. The treatments would primarily be the release of biocontrol agents.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/07/2004 |
| Comment Period | 11/01/2004 |
| Decision | 01/2005 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2005 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
National Forests In North Carolina All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements; Special Area Management; Wilderness Management
Project Decision Information
The Suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestations
Decision Signed Date: 01/14/2005
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Cheoah Ranger District; Grandfather Ranger District; Pisgah Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District; Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Buncombe; Cherokee; Clay; Graham; Jackson; McDowell; Macon; Madison; Mitchell; Swain; Transylvania
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Heather Luczak
160 Zillicoa St.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4817
heather.luczak@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/7/2011