Pests prompt limits on tree transport
BISMARCK — The U.S. Forest Service Dakota Prairie Grasslands has issued a new area closure order to help prevent the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) and other harmful forest pests. This order replaces the firewood Area Use Restriction Order that expired Oct. 1. The new order is in effect through Oct. 14, 2028. The action follows the recent discovery of emerald ash borer in Bismarck, which demonstrates the continued spread of this invasive species across the region and reaffirms the need for continued protections, according to the forest service. The order applies to all National ...
