Environmental Assessment Completed

2020 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Project is to take action to slow the spread of gypsy moth infestations on the Washburn Ranger District. The proposal involves aerial application of a gypsy moth mating disruptant (known as pheromones) in one treatment block (3065 acres).

Location

3065 acres in Bayfield County located on Washburn RD

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/25/2020
2
Comment Period
03/18/2020
3
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
2020 Gypsy Moth Slow the SpreadDecision Signed Date: 06/17/2020
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44N, R87W, Sections. 16-21 and 28-30
Vegetation management (other than forest products)