Treat 39,818 ac of the Athens Unit with pheromone mating disruption and treat 513 ac of the Athens Unit with the larvacide Gypchek followed by mating disruption. Treatments would be aerially applied.
Location
Located in Athens, Vinton, Hocking & Perry COs, including areas near New Straitsville, Carbon Hill, Murray City, Buchtel, Nelsonville, Chancey, Union Furnace, Starr & New Plymouth.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/01/2015
2
Comment Period
02/20/2015
3
Objection Period Start
03/24/2015
4
Decision
05/2015 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| 2015 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/15/2015 |
| Forests | Wayne National Forest |
| Districts | Athens Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |