Gypsy Moth Suppression
To suppress gypsy moth populations, Btk, a naturally occurring native bacterium, would be applied aerially to the crowns of overstory trees as early as April 2021. Implementation would continue in future years as needed.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Allegheny National Forest
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/09/2020 |
| Comment Period | 09/12/2020 |
| Decision | 01/2021 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2021 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Allegheny 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
Gypsy Moth Suppression
Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2021
Forests:
Allegheny National Forest
Districts:
Allegheny National Forest All Units
States:
Pennsylvania
Counties:
Elk; Forest; McKean; Warren
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Glenn Howard
4 Farm Colony Drive
Warren, PA 16365
814-728-6186
gdhoward@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/14/2021