Environmental Assessment Completed

2021 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Smyth; Wythe, Virginia George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units

This project proses to conduct aerial mating disruptor treatments to Slow the Spread of the Gypsy Moth on approximately 20,896 acres of comingled federal and private lands in five treatment blocks within Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia.

Location

Treatment blocks are in Smyth and Wythe counties near the Town of Marion.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/23/2021
2
Comment Period
02/23/2021
3
Objection Period Start
04/05/2021
4
Decision
05/2021 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2021 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2021
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsMount Rogers National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)