The project involves aerial application of a gypsy moth mating disruptant (known as pheromones) in one treatment block (8450 acres). The objective is to saturate the area with enough pheromone to confuse male gypsy moths and prevent them reproducing.
Location
Township 40 North, Range 2 West, Sections 7, 18, 19, & 30; Township 40 North, Range 3 West, Sections 1-4, 9-16, & 22-27
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2011
2
Comment Period
02/17/2011
3
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2011 Gypsy Moth Control-Slow the Spread Environmental Assessment | Decision Signed Date: 05/18/2011 Legal Notice Date: 05/25/2011 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Great Divide Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Southeast corner of the Great Divide District |