Environmental Assessment Completed

2010 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Suppression

National Forests in North Carolina Avery; Buncombe; Burke; Caldwell; Cherokee; Clay; Graham; Haywood; Henderson; Jackson; McDowell; Macon; Madison; Mitchell; Swain; Transylvania; Yancey, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

The proposed action is to treat hemlock conservation areas on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests using a combination of biological and chemical treatments. This project adds additional treatment options to the 2005 HWA Project.

Location

Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/16/2010
2
Comment Period
04/16/2010
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
2010 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid SuppressionDecision Signed Date: 08/31/2010 Legal Notice Date: 09/03/2010
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCheoah Ranger District; Grandfather Ranger District; Pisgah Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District; Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants