Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Black Ash Treatment for Emerald Ash Borer

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests 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

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-47d-USFS
Vegetation management (other than forest products)