If you’re a camper heading out for
a trip — or just getting firewood for
your stove — do nature a favor. Don’t
potentially transport invasive species.
uBuy locally harvested firewood.
uGather on site where permitted.
uAsk a park ranger or campground
host about where to get local firewood.
The forest will thank you.
MOVING FIREWOOD can transport forest insects and diseases.
Forest insects and diseases kill thousands
of trees every day. Keep your backyard,
campgrounds and favorite places safe
from these insects and diseases.
Prevention is the key. Buy firewood
near where you will burn it. Don’t move
firewood when you travel, camp or visit
another state.
*Actual Size
Asian longhorned beetle
goldspotted oak borer
PHOTO CREDITS: Emerald ash borer, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – Forestry Archive bugwood.org.
Asian longhorned beetle, J. Forman Orth, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. Goldspotted oak borer, Mike Lewis,
Center for Invasive Species Research.
emerald ash borer
Help protect Montana’s wildland and urban forests. For more information see:
∙ www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov >Topics > Plants and Animals > Invasive Species
∙ http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/forestry/forestry-assistance/pest-management
