Emerald Ash Borer Forest Service Focus

Jun 29, 2013


The US Forest Service is keeping a close eye on the spread of the emerald ash borer in the Midwest.
Credit USDA



"....that's a significant threat. So that is something that we had to be thoughtful about and work across boundaries because the Emerald Ash Borer knows no boundaries. (We're working with the state...local governments...to monitor the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. It's very very important..."


Federal and state officials have restrictions on bringing in firewood to campsites from beyond 25 miles. The new rules say buy firewood locally.