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Missouri's forests are being threatened and you can help protect them.
The emerald ash borer, an exotic beetle, has already killed more than 50 million ash trees in the northern United States. It has now been detected in forests in Missouri. Federal and state quarantines have been issued for Wayne County to restrict movement of any ash wood product. This includes all hardwood firewood, the most common way emerald ash borer is spread.
For all campers: Know where your firewood comes from. Do not move or purchase firewood if it comes from Wayne County, Missouri, Illinois or any of the other eight states that have an emerald ash borer infestation. This also means not moving firewood with you on your camping trip. View updated maps of quarantined states at www.emeraldashborer.info/map.cfm For more information about emerald ash borer, call the department's toll free number at 800-334-6946 (voice) or 800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). If you have any questions about your firewood, please check with park staff. Together, we can help prevent the spread of this beetle and protect Missouri's state parks and forests.
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