The HWA is a non-native insect that is killing the two eastern US species of native hemlock.
Location
Within the Forest, the general area considered is the native range of hemlock in Georgia.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/01/2004
2
Objection Period Start
06/25/2005
3
Decision
08/2005 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2005 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics); Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Conservation of Native Eastern Hemlock by suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestations | Decision Signed Date: 08/24/2005 |
| Forests | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests |
| Districts | Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |