Firewood

Invasive pests can burrow into trees that then become firewood. When the firewood moves, the pests move with it as a pathway—without the transporter knowing—to uninfested areas. Untreated firewood can also harbor other types of insects and diseases that can greatly harm trees and shrubs. Remember to source your firewood locally! Most invasive insects only can travel a few miles on their own. but can be moved hundreds of miles in or on firewood.
Definitions of local firewood vary as “local” firewood is not a defined or consistent term. Firewood regulations throughout the country vary; state regulations are most often either defined as a set distance (typically 10, 25, or 50 miles) or as a specified geographical area defined by a county, state, or regulated area. Unfortunately figuring out where to buy firewood, varies greatly by region. Some state Departments of Forestry or Agriculture maintain an online directory of approved dealers. Twelve states list their vendors on Firewood Scout, a cooperative firewood vendor locating website. Another excellent resource available is Find Firewood Near You which is a community-focused project created by avid campers that gives folks access to a user-generated firewood map which shows reliable places to find firewood. Unfortunately, some states and areas have no online information.
Learn more about What You Can Do and How They Spread to help stop them from USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Hungry Pests outreach campaign.
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