Conduct aerial treatments to Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth on approximately 5,283 acres of comingled federal and private lands in one block within Washington County, Virginia. Mating disruption, which affects only the gypsy moth, is proposed.
Location
The treatment block name is Konnarock and is located approximately 2 miles northeast of Damascus, VA.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/15/2016
2
Comment Period
12/15/2016
3
Objection Period Start
03/14/2017
4
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2017 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread | Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2017 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Rogers National Recreation Area |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |