The proposal is to treat gypsy moth populations by applying Gypchek, mating disruption pheremone & Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki (Btk), and mating disrupting pheromone alone to approximately 13,857 acres of the Athens District of the WNF.
Location
A block of land from McCuneville, south to New straitsville and east to Corning. A separate small block southeast of Murray City.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/20/2013
2
Comment Period
12/20/2013
3
Objection Period Start
02/28/2014
4
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| 2014 Gypsy Moth STS Treatment Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/02/2014 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |