To suppress gypsy moth populations, Btk, a naturally occurring native bacterium, would be applied aerially to the crowns of overstory trees as early as April 2021. Implementation would continue in future years as needed.
Location
Allegheny National Forest
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
09/09/2020
2
Comment Period
09/12/2020
3
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Gypsy Moth Suppression | Decision Signed Date: 01/13/2021 |
| Forests | Allegheny National Forest |
| Districts | Allegheny National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |