The Wisconsin DNR is asking residents to stop the spread of invasive pests by making smart choices with their firewood.
October is National Firewood Month, a campaign warning people not to move firewood long distances, which can spread pests hidden inside or underneath it.
These include the spongy moth, Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer, and more.
The Don’t Move Firewood website urges everyone to buy their firewood where they plan to burn it.
That could mean buying firewood on-site for a camping trip instead of bringing it from home or picking it up along the way.
The DNR adds that the same applies to people who use wood to heat their cabins or homes.
State parks in Wisconsin and other state-managed lands prohibit visitors from bringing firewood from more than 10 miles away unless it has been treated and certified by the Wisconsin DATCP.
More information about preventing the spread of firewood can be found at dnr.wisconsin.gov.
