Environmental Assessment Completed

Invasive Plant Control Projects Using Aerial Application of Herbicide

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Clark; Douglas; Elko; Eureka; Humboldt; Lander; Lincoln; Lyon; Nye; Washoe; White Pine; Carson City (city), Nevada Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units

Current ground-based treatment options are limited by reach (hose length), access, topography, and cost. The Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest proposes to expand current integrated pest management to include Aerial Applicaiton of Herbicide.

Location

Forest-wide excluding designated Wilderness Areas, Research natural Areas, and Eligible Wild and Scenic River Corridors.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/07/2023
2
Comment Period
06/07/2023
3
Objection Period Start
11/14/2024
4
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Noxious Weed Treatments
Invasive Plant Control Projects Using Aerial Application of HerbicideDecision Signed Date: 03/31/2025
ForestsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
DistrictsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels management