moving firewood can transport forest insects and diseases. · forest insects and diseases kill...

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