Decision Memo Completed

Suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Oconee, South Carolina Andrew Pickens Ranger District

Insecticide suppression treatments of non-native woolly adelgid.

Location

Acidic coves district-wide where suitable hemlock groves exist that have sufficient number of healthy hemlock trees to respond positively to treatment.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/27/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Suppression of Hemlock Woolly AdelgidDecision Signed Date: 10/31/2018
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)