The Refuge is seeking additional Public Comment concerning the release of Thrips on the refuge. The press release below explains the activity and the Finding of No Significant Impact related to it.
Under a Special Use Permit the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge would partner with the State of Florida Division of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs to release a non-native insect as a biological control onto stands of Brazilian pepper trees on the Refuge. USDA APHIS has conducted a rigorous environmental compliance review in which the USFWS was a collaborating agency. This biocontrol has been coordinated with the US Forest Service, National Park Service, as well as State of Florida Forest Service and Park Service and cleared at the national level.
Comments from the public need to be in writing and can be sent by mail or email, as described in the press release. The deadline for comments is 6 December 2020.
Under a Special Use Permit the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge would partner with the State of Florida Division of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs to release a non-native insect as a biological control onto stands of Brazilian pepper trees on the Refuge. USDA APHIS has conducted a rigorous environmental compliance review in which the USFWS was a collaborating agency. This biocontrol has been coordinated with the US Forest Service, National Park Service, as well as State of Florida Forest Service and Park Service and cleared at the national level.
Comments from the public need to be in writing and can be sent by mail or email, as described in the press release. The deadline for comments is 6 December 2020.
