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Firewood Regulation: A Regional Approach

Firewood Regulation: A Regional Approach. Jon P. Turmel, VT State Entomologist. 2009 NAASF Annual Meeting July 13, 2009 Stowe, Vermont. The Vermont Situation. “ We currently feel like the middle of the Oreo Cookie” me. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Dave. EAB. Asian Longhorned Beetle. EAB.

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Firewood Regulation: A Regional Approach

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  1. Firewood Regulation: A Regional Approach Jon P. Turmel, VT State Entomologist 2009 NAASF Annual Meeting July 13, 2009 Stowe, Vermont

  2. The Vermont Situation • “ We currently feel like the middle of the Oreo Cookie” me

  3. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Dave EAB Asian Longhorned Beetle EAB

  4. Michigan & Emerald Ash Borer • 75 % of new infestations are associated with campgrounds and recreational areas • 80 % have been traced to firewood • Other state discoveries ALL have major campgrounds near the sites

  5. Green Mountain National ForestStarting July 17, 2009 • Locally purchased • Kiln-dried with original packaging and label • Untreated, non local transport up to $5,000 or up to 6 months in jail

  6. Vermont Federal Prison

  7. Currently in Vermont State Parks • No firewood from outside the 50 mile radius is not allowed • Visitors that have firewood will be asked to exchange for park firewood • Collected firewood is sealed in plastic bags and will be destroyed

  8. Vermont Prison Cells

  9. Non State/Federal Campgrounds • Public Relations • Don’t Move Firewood Campaign • “We need a statewide/federal quarantine…people think we just want to sell our own firewood and make all sorts of money”. (private campground owner)

  10. What Next? Federal Interstate commerce jurisdiction State Regional

  11. That’s All Folks! ENJOY

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