What’s more, buying local firewood can help protect your garden, too — and your wallet. Infested or diseased trees can have a negative effect on property values. They’re also costly to remove.

Haulstr is a local company that does things like patio installs and mulch hauling, but as that business dries up in the cold months, the firewood rounds start.

Going forward, purchase only from local suppliers. — Spread the word. Tell your friends about the risks of moving firewood — no one wants to be the one who unknowingly spreads invasive pests.

Going forward, purchase only from local suppliers. — Spread the word. Tell your friends about the risks of moving firewood — no one wants to be the one who unknowingly spreads invasive pests.

Going forward, purchase only from local suppliers. — Spread the word. Tell your friends about the risks of moving firewood — no one wants to be the one who unknowingly spreads invasive pests.

Going forward, purchase only from local suppliers. — Spread the word. Tell your friends about the risks of moving firewood — no one wants to be the one who unknowingly spreads invasive pests.