Marathon County Bans Out-Of-State Firewood
Concerns Persist About Emerald Ash Borer
Updated: 7:35 am CDT May 8, 2007
WAUSAU, Wis. -- All out-of-state firewood is banned in Marathon County forests and parks.The county park commission unanimously approved the rule in time for the camping season, which opened last weekend.The move was taken because of fears that out-of-state firewood could bring the emerald ash borer into Marathon County.The insect has destroyed about 20 million trees in the Midwest since 2002.Campers will be allowed to purchase firewood at Dells of the Eau Claire Park and Big Eau Pleine Park in the county.Marathon Park doesn't allow campfires.
Previous Stories:
- April 10, 2007: City Ash Trees Inspected For Borer Insect
- March 28, 2007: Some Search For Ways To Defend Against Ash Borer
- March 27, 2007: Wisconsin Trees Chopped To Avoid Ash Borer Beetle
- February 28, 2007: Crews Step Up Plans Against Ash Borer
- December 14, 2006: Crews Cut Trees In 30 Counties To Fight Ash Borer
- November 16, 2006: DNR Warns Of Ash Borer In Firewood
- October 4, 2006: Thousands Of Ash Trees Targeted For Removal
- July 13, 2006: Emerald Ash Borer Found 40 Miles From Wisconsin
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