One of the great joys of autumn is relaxing near a fire, chatting with family and friends, with a warm beverage in hand. As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, we are burning more wood to stay warm. But did you know that your firewood can transport invasive pests such as the Asian Longhorned Beetle or the Emerald Ash Borer? These insects are dangerous and resilient, and they threaten the forests that we all depend on. That is why it is critical to “buy it where you’ll burn it, buy certified heat-treated firewood — or gather on site where permitted”.

Visit www.dontmovefirewood.org and www.dontmovefirewood.org/map/massachusetts/ to learn how to minimize risks of spreading invasive pests with your firewood.