North Dakota Resources

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Moving firewood into North Dakota from out of state can introduce destructive pests.

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, North Dakota Forest Service, and North Dakota Parks and Recreation strongly advise that firewood should be bought and used locally to prevent the spread of pests both within the state, and to prevent pests from accidentally entering the state.

North Dakota has more than 400,000 acres of community forests and almost 2 million acres of upland forests, riparian forests and rural tree plantings such as wind breaks. Protecting the health of these trees is a shared responsibility of everyone that values the natural environment of the Dakotas.

Moving uncertified firewood out of the areas under quarantine for these pests may be prohibited. Nearby states with quarantines for these pests include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Missouri, and Michigan.

Anyone who has moved firewood into the state from a regulated area is urged to burn it immediately. Do not bring it back with you, and please consult with your local Department of Agriculture prior to moving firewood across state or county boundaries next time. For more information on firewood pests, visit www.nd.gov/ndda/firewood. 

North  Dakota Department of Agriculture maintains a emerald ash borer external quarantine which regulates the movement of firewood.