The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, is proposing to treat isolated gypsy moth populations using a mating disruptant on Superior National Forest lands.
Location
Two treatment blocks located in the southeastern part of the Forest approximately 20 miles north of Two Harbors, MN.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/01/2022
2
Comment Period
03/24/2022
3
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Threats To Ecosystem Components (Such As Insect Or Disease Epidemics) |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) HFRA |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| 2022 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread EA | Decision Signed Date: 05/03/2022 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | Superior National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |