FY25 Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol
Project to release Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) biocontrol species to mitigate EAB impacts in coordination with APHIS. APHIS has administered EAB biocontrol since 2007, using three parasitoid wasp species. Native planting is proposed at one site.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Multiple locations across the districts, see map of proposed zones on project webpage. Exact locations within the zones will be decided in cooperation with APHIS following field evaluation.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/20/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Project Decision Information
FY25 Emerald Ash Borer Biocontrol
Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2024
Forests:
Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
Districts:
Medford-Park Falls Ranger District; Great Divide Ranger District; Eagle River-Florence Ranger District; Lakewood-Laona Ranger District; Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
States:
Wisconsin
Counties:
Ashland; Bayfield; Oconto; Price; Sawyer; Taylor
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jennifer Maziasz
500 Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-209-1470
jennifer.maziasz@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/30/2024