If you plan to use seasoned firewood, it is best to transport it as little as possible. Moving firewood can disturb the local ecosystem and cause stress to surrounding trees and forests. As firewood providers, Jay’s Firewood & Mulch in Perryville, MO, take responsible transportation seriously. Below, their team answers FAQs about moving seasoned firewood.

FAQs About Moving Seasoned Firewood

Why Shouldn’t Seasoned Firewood Be Moved?

While you may not see them due to their microscopic size, insects and tree diseases live in and on firewood. These pests and illnesses are dangerous to trees on your property as well as any surrounding areas, especially if the firewood is moved beyond the native area of the infestations. Trees will not have defenses against foreign insects or diseases. Moving seasoned firewood also allows tree-killing insects to jump to new wood. When wood is stationary, the insects and diseases cannot travel much, but once it is moved, it allows the infestations to spread.

What Do I Do If I Need Firewood in Different Places?

It is best to purchase your firewood from the closest local supplier. Staying within ten miles of your location is safest. Anything beyond 50 miles is too far to haul seasoned firewood. Always check with state regulations and local laws before finding and moving any firewood.

What If I Already Moved My Firewood?

The best way to stop any trouble is to burn your firewood as quickly and as completely as possible. Bonfires are the best solution, but be sure to collect any debris from your supply and include them in the fire. The key is stopping any infestation as fast as you can. A thorough, controlled fire will safely destroy any trouble.

Can I Move Firewood After It’s Been Burned?

The general rule is to keep firewood, burned or not, local. Even if you’ve burned your supply, there is still a chance that small fragments or debris will carry insects and disease. The same distance rules apply. To keep trees, forests, and other greenery free from trouble, keep any movement within ten miles.

Is Any Firewood Safe to Move?

If you use packaged heat-treated firewood with USDA APHIS heat treatment seals or seals from the State Department of Agriculture, you can safely transport it. There are also faux firewood products like compressed wood chip logs, pellets, and manufactured logs that are safe to move. These alternatives do not house pests as seasoned firewood does.

If you’re nervous about transporting your seasoned firewood, call Jay’s Firewood & Mulch. They safely deliver firewood and mulch to the greater St. Louis area. They complete deliveries within 48 hours, making them the most reliable and sought after commercial and residential firewood service in the area. Besides firewood delivery, they are also available for tree and shrub removal and pressure washing. Visit them online for pictures of their work or call (877) 492-2970 for more information.