How will customers know the source of firewood they buy?
Firewood dealers, whether located in Maine or elsewhere (eg neighboring NH towns) can not legally bring out-of-state firewood into Maine without certification of approved treatment from USDA-APHIS or the originating state’s Department of Agriculture. As a rule of thumb, buying from local Maine firewood dealers will assure that you are buying approved wood. People who buy from dealers not in Maine (eg NH) will need to assure that they are buying firewood certified as heat-treated by USDA-APHIS or the originating state’s Department of Agriculture. If buyers have any questions regarding whether the firewood they are buying is legal, they should confirm the source with the supplier. If they have further questions or concerns they should contact the Maine Forest Service at 207-287-2791.
