Forest Service is proposing to conduct suppression treatments to reduce high-severity defoliation caused by the non-native, invasive spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth).
Location
Initial treatment areas will be located on the Lee Ranger District and additional treatments will occur on other areas of the Forest as needed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/29/2023
2
Comment Period
11/16/2023
3
Objection Period Start
12/21/2023
4
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
04/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Spongy Moth Suppression Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/12/2024 |
| Forests | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest |
| Districts | George Washington and Jefferson National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |