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Presentation 5.2: Firewood Movement

Presentation 5.2: Firewood Movement. Outline. Invasive Species and Firewood Movement Preventing Firewood Movement. Section 1: Invasive Species and Firewood Movement. Outline. Introduction Types of firewood Invasive pests Firewood movement Ecological, economical, and social e ffects

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Presentation 5.2: Firewood Movement

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  1. Presentation 5.2:Firewood Movement

  2. Outline • Invasive Species and Firewood Movement • Preventing Firewood Movement

  3. Section 1: Invasive Species and Firewood Movement

  4. Outline • Introduction • Types of firewood • Invasive pests • Firewood movement • Ecological, economical, and social effects • Invasive pests in interface areas • Summary

  5. Introduction Invasive species are one of the greatest concerns for management! Firewood movement has the potential to be a high-risk pathway for invasive species to enter a new ecosystem.

  6. Types of Firewood • Green firewood • Freshly cut wood • Great survival rate of invasive species • Seasoned firewood • Air dried wood • Contain secondary pests • Treated firewood • Heat treated, kiln sterilized, or debarked wood • Decreases risk of transporting pest

  7. Invasive Pests • Invasive species that damage natural resources and agricultural crops. • Insects • Invasive insects travel on or in firewood • Wood borers • Tree Defoliators • Pathogens • Organisms that can cause disease or damage in a plant • Redbay ambrosia beetle • Thousand cankers disease

  8. Firewood movement • Short distance • Recreational transport • Expands pests range into new areas • Long Distance • Commercial or retail distributors • Long distance spread of pests

  9. Ecological, Economical, and Social Effects • Ecological consequences • Affects the structure of forest ecosystems • Economic costs • Significant cost is associated with control and eradication of pests • Social effects • Ecosystem services that affect humans well-being can be affected

  10. Invasive Pests in Interface America • Urban areas are at greatest risks • Threatens quality of life • Threatens property values

  11. Summary • Firewood movement is a major pathway for the introduction of invasive pests! • These invasive pests can have ecological, economical, and social consequences. • Recognizing invasive pathways can help with the management of invasive species.

  12. Section 2:Preventing Firewood Movement

  13. Outline • Introduction • Basics of invasive pests infestations • Communicating with and engaging different audiences • Regulation of firewood movement • Summary

  14. Introduction • Natural resource professionals can play an important role in protecting forests from the introduction of invasive pests through • Communication and outreach • Regulation • Voluntary compliance

  15. Basics of invasive pests infestations • Increase knowledge to minimize the effect of invasive pests • Tree species affected • Effects of invasive pests on tree species • Signs and symptoms of infestation or infection • Existing and potential range of the pest • Invasive pest management options and approaches • Who to contact if something suspicious is found

  16. Communicating with and engaging different audiences • Consistent and simple message • Tailored for different audiences • Interface homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts • Park and campground staff • Arborists and green industry professionals • Wood processors and producers

  17. Interface homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts • Use consistent messaging, social marketing, and media kits • Attend community meetings and events • Give presentations to youth groups • Provide suggested firewood sources • Provide brochures, posters, and flyers • Submit articles to local newsletter and use existing networks to send out information

  18. Park and campground staff • Display firewood information to visitors • Ban all firewood that is not treated or produced locally • Develop firewood policies • Share examples of “wood swaps or exchanges” with staff • Sell locally produced or treated firewood on-site and suggest incorporating cost into access fee • Develop a recommended list of nearby producers and retailers

  19. Arborists and green industry professionals • Stay up to date on invasive pests • Host annual “Invasive Pest Field Day” • Avoid transporting firewood more than 50 miles

  20. Wood processors and producers • Become familiar with the guidelines and regulations • Inform about firewood movement compliance agreements • Adopt best management practices • Adopt a voluntary certification program

  21. Regulation of firewood movement • Federal and state department regulations • Quarantines • Stipulations • Compliance agreements • Broader firewood regulations

  22. Summary Natural resource professional can play a significant role in preventing firewood movement and thus the introduction of invasive pest by educating the public and environmental professionals.

  23. Credit • Ladyheart, everystockphoto.com • Robert Trickel • USDA Agricultural Research Service • Larry Korhnak • Steve Beattie • Carl Firley

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