DEC DELIVERS--OCTOBER MARKS THE START OF NATIONAL FIREWOOD MONTH

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Follow the NYS Firewood Regulation to Help Protect New York’s Trees

October 1 marks the start of National Firewood Month, an annual campaign to spread awareness about the importance of using local or heat-treated firewood. Invasive pests like emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, and spotted lanternfly can hitch a ride to new areas in or on untreated firewood.

This fall, whether you’re having s’mores with the kids, a bonfire hangout with friends, or a cookout at camp, limit the spread of invasive species by following New York State’s firewood regulation:Untreated, New York-grown firewood must stay within a 50-mile radius of its source or origin.

Untreated firewood may not be brought into New York from any other state.
Heat-treated firewood can be transported anywhere in New York, but it must have a receipt or label that says, “New York Approved Heat-Treated Firewood/Pest-Free.”

Learn more about how you can protect New York’s trees by following the Firewood Regulations.