FIREWOOD NOTICE

On May 9, 2018, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture confirmed an infestation of Emerald Ash Borer in the Sioux Falls area. This is the first confirmed infestation in South Dakota. The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect that has killed tens of millions of ash trees in at least 32 states.
The discovery has prompted the enactment of this policy regarding outside firewood brought to Prairie Village. Our policy is consistent with those being enacted by the South Dakota State Parks and other potentially affected entities. The policy has been created and will continue to be reviewed in consultation with the forestry division of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture.
Firewood not allowed on Prairie Village property includes all firewood originating from out of state, as well as all firewood originating from any of the SD quarantine area (currently includes all of these South Dakota counties: Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, Union, Brookings, Codington and Grant).
We offer firewood for purchase at the gift shop as we have it available. Also, firewood from within South Dakota but not originating within the quarantine area may be used.  Firewood purchased within the quarantine area (Sioux Falls, for example) WHICH HAS BEEN TREATED AND IS MARKED with a treatment/safety certificate is usable.
Thank you for your cooperation with this important policy as we work to protect the natural resources here at Prairie Village.