Black Ash Treatment for Emerald Ash Borer
Inject black ash trees with insecticide emamectin benzoate at two separate sites across four separate stands on a total 32.3 acres to enhance ash tree infestation resilience. Project website: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/gkcuybc45ly6vvsfplmoc70ch93cn5xs
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Towns of Hartford (Windsor County) and Mount Tabor (Rutland County), VT
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 4/20/2026 |
| Decision | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 7/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
Project Purpose:
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Project Decision Information
Expected Decision Date: 10/2026 (Estimated)
States:
Vermont
Counties:
Windsor
Josh Wills
c/o Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
231 North Main Street
Rutland, Vermont 5701
802-362-2307
joshua.wills@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/20/2026