How You Can Help

Everyone can play a role in protecting ash trees and preventing the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. Small actions can make a big difference in protecting forests, wildlife, and local communities.

🚫 Don't Move Firewood

Moving firewood from one location to another is one of the main ways Emerald Ash Borer spreads.

You can help by:

• Buying firewood where you camp

• Burning firewood where you buy it

• Following local firewood regulations

• Avoiding the transportation of untreated wood products

Why it matters:

Infested firewood can introduce Emerald Ash Borer into new areas.

🔍 Learn the Signs

Knowing the signs of Emerald Ash Borer can help with early detection.

Look for:

• D-shaped exit holes

• Tree canopy thinning

• Bark splitting

• S-shaped tunnels under the bark

• Increased woodpecker activity

Why it matters:

Early detection helps agencies respond before infestations become widespread.

📢 Report Suspected Infestations

If you notice signs of Emerald Ash Borer, report them to local forestry officials.

Reporting helps:

• Detect infestations earlier

• Improve monitoring efforts

• Protect healthy ash tree populations

• Reduce future management costs

🌳 Support Conservation Efforts

You can also help by:

• Participating in community outreach programs

• Sharing information with family and friends

• Supporting local conservation projects

• Learning more about invasive species

 

 

 

 

                           

Why Your Actions Matter

 

Campers and firewood users are one of the most important stakeholder groups in preventing the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. By making responsible choices, you can help protect forests, wildlife habitat, Indigenous cultural resources, and local communities.

 

Final Call to Action

Take Action Today

🚫 Don't Move Firewood

🔍 Learn the Signs

📢 Report Infestations

🌳 Protect Ash Trees

Together, we can help protect forests and communities for future generations.

 Source

   USDA APHIS (2026)

        Oregon Department of Forestry (2023)

                  Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (2025)

                    U.S. Forest Service (2024)

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