2013 Gypsy Moth STS Treatment Project
The proposal is to treat 1,198ac with gypsy moth pheremone. The treatment is species specific and does not kill the moths, rather it prevents successful mating by saturating the area with enough pheremone that the males cannot find the females.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
south of the town of Nelsonville. Rte 278 transects the project area, Minkers Run is to the north and Rte 56 is to the south.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/25/2013 |
| Comment Period | 03/17/2013 |
| Decision | 05/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Athens Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2013 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Treatment Project
Decision Signed Date: 05/09/2013
Legal Notice Date: 05/09/2013
Forests:
Wayne National Forest
Districts:
Athens Ranger District
States:
Ohio
Counties:
Athens; Hocking
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Rachel Orwan
27750 State Route 7
Marietta, OH 45750
740-753-0101
rorwan@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/9/2013