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Keep It Local When Stocking Up On Firewood For Winter

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Photo of a firewood stand at Potawatomi State Park

A stand at Potawatomi State Park offers local firewood for sale to campers. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

By Wisconsin DNR

With the onset of autumn, many Wisconsinites have been making plans to stock up on firewood for the winter.

With that in mind, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding residents and visitors about the year-round importance of obtaining firewood from local sources — whether it’s to heat your home in the winter or build a campfire in the summer.

The message is important enough that October has been designated National Firewood Month, and the DNR offers a webpage to explain firewood regulations, best practices and the reasons behind those guidelines.

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Campers Reminded: Don’t Move Firewood

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A stock photo of a family roasting marshmallows over a campfire.

Going camping? It’s important to remember not to move firewood. Instead, buy it within 10 miles of where you will use it. This will help to prevent the spread of invasive pests. / Photo Credit: Istockphoto.com

By Wisconsin DNR

Camping season is about to enter full swing, and campfires are a Wisconsin summer staple.

That makes this a good time for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remind the public of the importance of protecting Wisconsin’s forests and trees by not transporting firewood long distances.

Even after a tree has died, firewood can carry pests or diseases — on its surface or inside the log —  which can attack or infect other trees. To help prevent the spread of invasive insects and diseases, always get your firewood near where you will use it.

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