Don’t Move Firewood

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Forest pests have found their way to Nova Scotia in recent years, and they pose a large threat to the environment and economy. Forests provide many ecosystem benefits in Nova Scotia, and the loss of these services would be devastating for the Province. These pests are destructive, and can easily wipe out entire forest stands. Invasive forest pests are able to spread from one region to another by hitchhiking on firewood that is transported from one part of the province to another. People who take firewood with them to parks and campsites may unknowingly move pests that are living on or in the firewood. While not bringing firewood with you to campsites and parks is important, not bringing it back home with you is equally important. When you bring firewood home with you, the chance of introducing an invasive forest pest to your community increases.

There are federal regulations in place that ban the movement of firewood out of areas where there are known forest pests, in order to help stop the spread of invasive species. More information can be found under the Nova Scotia menu here.

How can you help?

The best approach to protecting our forests is to not move firewood. If you’re going camping or going to your cottage, you can buy local, and burn local to prevent the spread of invasive forest pests. If you see any forest pests on your firewood or in trees, report your observations. Help keep our forests healthy, don’t move firewood

Invasive Species in Nova Scotia

Blue sedge

Blue Sedge

Fact Sheet vascular plant Carex flacca Description Cool-season sedge grow to a height of 30-45 cm and a width of 30-45 cm, forming a dense

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Scotch Pine

Scotch Pine

Fact Sheet Vascular Plant Pinus sylvestris | Other Names: Scots Pine, Caledonian Pine Description Scotch Pines are large, evergreen, coniferous trees that can grow up

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Dutch Elm Disease

Dutch Elm Disease

Fact Sheet Insect & Fungus Hylurgopinus, Scotylus, & Ophiostoma spp Description Dead and dying White Elm trees. Results from several different microscopic sac fungi (all

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Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer

Fact Sheet INSECT Agrilus planipennis Description The Emerald Ash Borer is a narrow, elongated beetle that is 8.5–14 mm long, and 3.1 –3.5 mm wide.

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Resources

Don’t Move Firewood Poster

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Don’t Move Firewood

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Nova Scotia Don’t Move Firewood

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