Firewood Can be DED-ly

Because the Dutch Elm Disease (DED) fungus and/or its beetle vectors can be carried on diseased elm firewood, provincial regulations prohibit storage, transport and sale of elm firewood. Those who cut firewood for their own use should avoid elm.

Campers should not transport firewood into Alberta. Through public co-operation and vigilance we can prevent DED from being introduced.

How to identify elm firewood.

Brown and beige layers alternate in the cross section of elm bark, and have a rough flaky appearance.

Elm firewood should be destroyed immediately by burning, burying or chipping. Chips should be no greater than 2.5cm (1 inch).

Go to the Alberta Dutch Elm Disease Prevention page for more information about prevention efforts in the province.

Other Documents in the Series

Do You Have Elms
Firewood Can be DED-ly - Current Document
Dutch Elm Disease Cycle
Signs and Symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease
Dutch Elm Disease Sampling Procedures
Dutch Elm Disease: Signs of Beetle Activity

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This information published to the web on June 14, 2001.
Last Reviewed/Revised on November 30, 2007.