Decision Memo Completed

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Project

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 use chemical and biological treatments on ash trees on the Nantahala and Pisgah NFs that are at risk of infestation of the nonnative emerald ash borer.

Location

Nantahala and Pisgah NFs

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2017
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsCheoah Ranger District; Grandfather Ranger District; Pisgah Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District; Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants