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National Invasive Species Information Center

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Firewood Quarantines

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Virginia State Parks.

Invasive insect pests and diseases are threatening the future forests of Virginia. The transport of firewood is one of the primary means by which these harmful insects and diseases spread. Quarantines have been issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to restrict the movement of firewood from counties where the pests have been found to counties without them.

What Is Your Wood Hiding?

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry. Maine Forest Service.

Moving firewood can transport exotic insects & diseases that pose a serious threat to our forests. Don't transport firewood -- BURN IT WHERE YOU BUY IT!