Treat some lowland ash stands by under-planting other lowland hardwood and conifer species in anticipation of over-story loss of ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native, invasive pest that results in mortality of all native ash species.
Location
Town of Cleveland, Township 32 North, Range 3 West, Section 25; Town of Grover, Township 32 North, Range 2 West, Section 30; and Town of Ford, Township 31 North, Range 3 West, Sections 12, 13, and 24.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/31/2019
2
Decision
03/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Chippewa Lowland Ash Stand Regeneration | Decision Signed Date: 03/21/2019 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Medford-Park Falls Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |