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Eau Claire (WQOW) -The DNR is hoping to further slow
the spread of invasive species with a recommendation to its board later this
month.
The current rule says that only
firewood coming from 25 miles away or less may be brought onto state property.
The DNR would like to lower that number to ten miles instead, in order to
further slow the spread of invasive species like the emerald ash borer, which
has already been found in parts of Trempealeau
County. The rule change
would not extend to private property, but for those who enjoy state
campgrounds, a change of plans may be needed.
"You'd have a
couple of options. One is to buy the firewood at the park if the state park
offers it, or if there's a vendor within 10 miles, which often I think there
is. But another option is to buy certified firewood, that's been certified by
the Department of Agriculture, and that you can take anywhere," said Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources' Ed Culhane.
The DNR board will hear the
recommendation on October 24th. If the board approves the idea, the DNR will
still need to create a draft proposal and open that to public comment.
