Decision Memo Completed

Whitebark Pine Beetle Treatment

Bridger-Teton National Forest Lincoln; Sublette; Teton, Wyoming Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units

Treat the trunks of approximately 250 whitebark pine trees in various locations across the forest with the insecticide carbaryl to protect them from mountain pine beetles.

Location

Various locations forest-wide except the Greys River Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/05/2011
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Application of Carbaryl Insecticide to Protect Whitebark PineTrees from MouDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2011
ForestsBridger-Teton National Forest
DistrictsKemmerer Ranger District; Big Piney Ranger District; Jackson Ranger District; Buffalo Ranger District; Pinedale Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)