Maine is pretty darn close to Massachusetts, and of course Maine is a great state for camping, hiking, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. Of course, this puts Maine at risk from people that move firewood.
I saw a good article today in the Bangor Daily News about the Asian longhorned beetle, and how officials in Maine are taking preventative measures. Take a peek- Forest officials watch for invasive beetles- or read the excerpts below. Of special note to me is the good firewood mentions- nice work, Mainers!
While the large, white-spotted beetle is not yet known to be in Maine, forest experts are worried that if the eggs slip in through a load of firewood, it could wreak havoc on the state’s forests.
Forest Service officials are working with campgrounds to encourage people to leave their firewood at home and “burn it where you buy it.”
“We have all brought firewood when we go camping,” Donohue said. “In a changing world and a global economy, we can’t do it any more.”
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