Categorical Exclusion Completed

Black Ash Treatment for Emerald Ash Borer

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Rutland; Windsor, Vermont Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests

Inject black ash trees with insecticide emamectin benzoate at two separate sites across four separate stands on a total 32.3 acres to enhance ash tree infestation resilience. Project website: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/gkcuybc45ly6vvsfplmoc70ch93cn5xs

Location

Towns of Hartford (Windsor County) and Mount Tabor (Rutland County), VT

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
4/20/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
7/14/2026

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-47d-USFS
Decision Signed Date7/14/2026
Vegetation management (other than forest products)