To better understand how to effectively manage areas infested with emerald ash borer, we are proposing to study how different treatment methods to suppress emerald ash borer populations will affect ash health.
Location
Individual trees would be treated on approximately 50 to 100 small research plots across the forest.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/13/2015
2
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Research And Development |
| Ash Conservation Treatment Study | Decision Signed Date: 05/27/2015 |
| Forests | Allegheny National Forest |
| Districts | Marienville Ranger District; Bradford Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |