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San Bernardino, Calif., June 24, 2015 – As fire season begins the San Bernardino National Forest will implement seasonal fire restrictions effective, Monday, June 29, 2015.

“As California goes into our fourth year of drought, the forest has felt the effects with lower than normal winter snow and rainfall making the forest more susceptible to fire,” said Forest Supervisor Jody Noiron. “Our number one priority on the forest is the safety of our visitors making the fire restrictions in place necessary,” said Fire Management Officer Jaime Gamboa. “The community and all forest users can help in the prevention of fires by being vigilant in reporting illegal and inappropriate behavior within our community throughout the year.”

California's trees are at risk from insects and diseases that can move on firewood.  In San Diego County alone, tens of thousands of oak trees have been killed due to the Gold Spotted Oak Borer, an insect researchers believe was initially brought to California on infested firewood.  Other dangerous tree pests, such as the Emerald Ash Borer, have been found on firewood at California's borders. 

BUY IT WHERE YOU BURN IT!  That means the wood should be cut within 50 miles of where you use the wood for a fire.

For more information, go to www.firewood.ca.gov