The motto of the Iowa DNR's Bureau of Forestry is, "Serve the people by caring for their forest resources". To that end, the Bureau of Forestry offers a variety of programs and services that assist public and private landowners, both rural and urban to manage and protect their forests trees and related resources.
- Paul Tauke, State Forester
Emerald Ash Borer Resource Kit
Posted: May 19, 2009
DES MOINES - As summer camping season gets ready to enter full swing, members of the Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Team reminded Iowans of the importance of not moving firewood, as it can carry invasive pests, such as the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), that threaten the health of the state's trees.
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That certain areas within Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin are currently under a federal firewood transport quarantine established by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB).
It is felt that EAB may be resident in the wood and could be spread through firewood transport to un-infested areas like Iowa.
It is in direct violation of the USDA APHIS quarantine for you to bring firewood from your state into Iowa. Help protect Iowa's natural resources, DO NOT bring firewood from your state into Iowa.
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Posted: February 4, 2009
DES MOINES - Iowa’s forest and farm land is owned by more people that are nearing retirement age or are retired.
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EAB Resource Kit
