Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.

Page 2 · column 4 of 7 · from the scan, no model involved

The clipping this text was read from
The clipping this text was read from

An Environmental Assesment is being prepared for each of two separate management programs: (1) the general Park gypsy-moth integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, and (2) the Appalachian Integrated Pest Management (AIPM) project.

Gypsy-moth populations in Shenandoah National Park are expected to be at a level such that management actions will be needed to control this alien species in some of the Park’s visitor-use areas and along portions of the Skyline Drive. Additionally, habitats for the federally endangered Shenandoah salamander, Plethodon Shenandoah, whose entire global distribution lies within the Park, will be treated.

Park superintendent J.W. Wade said, “The National Park Service finds it necessary to exercise the full range of control techniques this year, in order to protect these areas

96.0%