Here's an alert that I received from Reserve America:
| Firewood Alert: Don't Move Firewood! (New Regulation as of June 2008) |
Dear New York Park & Campground Visitor, A new regulation is now in effect that prohibits the import of firewood into New York unless it has been kiln-dried. The new regulation also limits the transportation of untreated firewood to less than 50 miles from its source. Bringing your firewood with you? Most people don't realize they move bugs along with their firewood. You could be spreading diseases from insect invaders that can quickly kill large numbers of trees. Our forests are at risk from the transport of firewood infested with tree killers. Help protect our campgrounds and STOP THE SPREAD of these pests.
For more information on the regulation go to: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation manage state parks with island camping, tent and trailer camping, boat launches, hiking trails, beaches and day use areas with picnic tables and grills. So, when camping, buy your firewood from local merchants and private residents. You can buy a decent bundle of campwood for about $5, which should get you through a good night's campfire. Anyways, the wood you don't bring in your car is all the more room you'll have to pack your camping gear and accessories! |












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