Environmental Assessment Completed

2017 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Washington, Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

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 AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2017 Gypsy Moth Slow the SpreadDecision Signed Date: 05/15/2017
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)