Nebraska

Authorities in Nebraska have several recommendations for firewood users:

  • Buy and burn your wood in the same county or region where it was cut
  • Acquire firewood within 50 miles of your destination
  • Leave firewood at home when you camp; buy or collect firewood on site when permitted

Additionally, the entry of walnut wood into Nebraska from other states is legally restricted to prevent the introduction of thousand cankers disease. Other states also have quarantines in place to prevent the further spread of tree pests like sudden oak death, spongy moth, and Asian longhorned beetle which makes it illegal to bring firewood into Nebraska from many out-of-state sources.

The highly destructive emerald ash borer is present in southeastern Nebraska; those traveling from Otoe, Lancaster, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Washington and Dodge counties should take extra care to avoid moving firewood to prevent further spread of this destructive beetle.

Ultimately, the best firewood options in Nebraska are to Buy It Where You Burn It or purchase firewood that is certified, heat-treated.

This summary is accurate to the best of DMF staff abilities as of 30 August 2022.

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