In years past, bringing firewood along to a camping weekend was tradition. However, forestry officials now understand that this practice contributed to the spread of invasive species such as the Asian Longhorned Beetle or the Emerald Ash Borer. Invasive species have devastated forests in the US Midwest, and have recently been found in the Worcester, Massachusetts area. Once a forest is infested, eradication of an invasive pest involves devastating measures such as the removal of entire stands of trees or forested areas. You should burn only green-certified local wood from sustainable forest growers. Beginning with the 2010 camping season, transportation of firewood into or out of Pine Acres must be prohibited. Firewood is available for sale at the campground.