2022 Lymantria dispar (formerly Gypsy Moth) Slow the Spread EA
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, is proposing to treat isolated gypsy moth populations using a mating disruptant on Superior National Forest lands.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Two treatment blocks located in the southeastern part of the Forest approximately 20 miles north of Two Harbors, MN.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/01/2022 |
| Comment Period | 03/24/2022 |
| Decision | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics)
Lead Management Unit:
Superior National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2022 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread EA
Decision Signed Date: 05/03/2022
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Superior National Forest All Units
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Lake
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Linda Merriman
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
218-365-2095
linda.merriman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/31/2022