Information about the
Western Pennsylvania Firewood Import/Export Ban
and Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
Last year's ban on transportation of firewood into or out of areas of Pennsylvania affected by the Emerald Ash Borer is still
in effect.
The PA Department of Agriculture states:
"One of the easiest ways for exotic invasive pests like Asian Longhorned Beetle, Emerald Ash Borer,
Sirex Wood Wasp and Bark Beetles to spread is by people unintentionally moving infested products. To minimize the
spread of the pests, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has implemented a quarantine banning the importation of
out-of-state firewood. Firewood includes all wood processed or unprocessed, coniferous or hardwood, meant for use in a
campfire or other outdoor or indoor fire. Kiln-dried, packaged firewood clearly marked with the producer's name and
address and labeled as 'Kiln Dried' and/or USDA Certified are exempt from the provisions of this quarantine."
Please note:
- Cooper's Lake Campground is in Butler County, an area affected by the quarantine.
- Plan on purchasing firewood locally, or bringing in only packaged, kiln-dried firewood.
- Any locally-harvested firewood
purchased while at Cooper's Lake must be burned in your camp or left behind
when you leave.
- This firewood ban does NOT prohibit the transport of processed or treated ash or hardwood
products such as scrap lumber, tent poles, bows, camping furniture, and so on.
You can find details of the quarantine at the PA
Department of Agriculture's website.
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