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 Exclusion | 32.3 (5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other; Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements |
| Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/01/2017 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Cheoah Ranger District; Grandfather Ranger District; Pisgah Ranger District; Appalachian Ranger District; Tusquittee Ranger District; Nantahala Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |