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• Introduction• Types of firewood• Invasive pests• Firewood movement• Ecological, economical, and social
effects• Invasive pests in interface areas• Summary
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.
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
Invasive Pests• Invasive species that damage natural
resources and agricultural crops. – Insects• Invasive insects travel on or in firewood
1. Wood borers 2. Tree Defoliators
– Pathogens • Organisms that can cause disease or damage
in a plant1. Redbay ambrosia beetle2. Thousand cankers disease
Firewood movement
• Short distance– Recreational
transport• Expands pests range
into new areas
• Long Distance– Commercial or retail
distributors• Long distance spread
of pests
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
Invasive Pests in Interface America
• Urban areas are at greatest risks – Threatens quality
of life– Threatens
property values
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.
Outline
• Introduction• Basics of invasive pests infestations• Communicating with and engaging
different audiences• Regulation of firewood movement• Summary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Regulation of firewood movement
• Federal and state department regulations– Quarantines• Stipulations
– Compliance agreements– Broader firewood regulations
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.
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