Decision Memo Completed

Suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid II

Daniel Boone National Forest Bath; Clay; Estill; Harlan; Jackson; Knox; Laurel; Lee; Leslie; McCreary; Menifee; Morgan; Owsley; Perry; Powell; Pulaski; Rockcastle; Rowan; Wayne; Whitley; Wolfe, Kentucky Daniel Boone National Forest All Units

Collaboratively identify new locations to treat hemlocks for the woolly adelgid (HWA). Any new locations would be in addition to those approved for treatment in the March 2011 decision for the Suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestations

Location

Exact treatment locations have not yet been selected; it would occur on specific NFS lands across the Forest. The proposal will result from collaboration w/h interested partners; details forthcoming.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/10/2017
2
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid IIDecision Signed Date: 11/07/2017
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsDaniel Boone National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)