Decision Memo Completed

Mack Brook Ash Preservation

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire White Mountain National Forest All Units

Inject emamectin benzoate insecticide into the base of up to thirty White Ash trees within three young hardwood stands to preserve individual tree health through current EAB infestation. No trees will need to be cut.

Location

Up to 55 cumulative acres along Mack Brook Road within the Township of Livermore, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/31/2022
2
Decision
08/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (5)
Special AuthorityHfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
Mack Brook Ash PreservationDecision Signed Date: 08/01/2022
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)