Well, I guess if the beetle infestation kills it and I had to cut it down anyway, sure, I'd use it for firewood.
I live in South Dakota and all the state parks have had those signs posted for years, mostly because the deciduous trees in the east half of the state have completely different pests than the pine forests in the Black Hills in the west half. Not sure how effective the no outside firewood policy has been, but the parks get to cut and sell "local" firewood so it probably is a bit of revenue stream boost for the state.
The camp firewood thing is to try and limit the spread of insect pests like the emerald ash borer.
Not saying it isn’t stupid, but it at least slows down the invasion.
Figured it had to do with an invasive species but do you know anyone who cuts down or uses Ash trees for firewood?
Well, I guess if the beetle infestation kills it and I had to cut it down anyway, sure, I'd use it for firewood.
I live in South Dakota and all the state parks have had those signs posted for years, mostly because the deciduous trees in the east half of the state have completely different pests than the pine forests in the Black Hills in the west half. Not sure how effective the no outside firewood policy has been, but the parks get to cut and sell "local" firewood so it probably is a bit of revenue stream boost for the state.
Everything you say makes sense. Think it's just because this is the first time I really took notice of the signs. Thanks