Decision Memo Completed

Emerald Ash Borer Attack: Initial Defense

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Oconto; Price; Sawyer; Taylor; Vilas, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

The forest proposes to put in place SLAM (SLow Ash Mortality) actions developed by the Science Lab to contain emeral ash borer infestations on the forest.

Location

Forest-wide

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/16/2009
2
Decision
01/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (13), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(13); 32.2 (14), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(14)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Emerald Ash Borer Initial DefenseDecision Signed Date: 01/18/2010
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionForest-wide
Vegetation management (other than forest products)