Environmental Assessment Completed

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Project

National Forests in North Carolina Buncombe; Cherokee; Clay; Graham; Jackson; McDowell; Macon; Madison; Mitchell; Swain; Transylvania, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

The proposed action is to treat selected hemlocks, including those within designated wilderness areas, to suppress infestation of the non-native insect pest Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. The treatments would primarily be the release of biocontrol agents.

Location

Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2004
2
Comment Period
11/01/2004
3
Decision
01/2005 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2005 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Special Area Management; Wilderness Management
The Suppression of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid InfestationsDecision Signed Date: 01/14/2005
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)