The Emerald Ash Borer Task Force is working hard to research and communicate with the Fair about the threat of the EAB to the ash trees at the Oregon Country Fair site. All of us can do our part by staying current on the information and following all OCF guidelines.
New in 2024 – Please stop at a car wash and select a wash that includes the underside of you vehicle. This is mandatory for anyone coming to the site from Washington County, and it’s a great idea for all of us before we drive and park on site. EAB was discovered in Washington County in June 2022.
Helpful Links:
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/IPPM/Pages/YouCanHelp.aspx
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/map/oregon/
Agendas, Meeting Notes and Supplemental Docs – Phase 1 (Feb-May 2024)
Here is the guideline:
To help prevent the invasion of the tree-killing beetle known as the emerald ash borer, and
other harmful insects, fungi and blights (e.g. sudden oak death), ash wood is prohibited, unless previously coordinated with and approved by the OCF Site Manager. Crafters or booth representatives who utilize wood or plants in their products should contact the site manager for discussion of environmental safety protocols and best practices.
Firewood, plants, soils, wood chips, wooden booth construction materials and decoration materials (excluding de-barked, kiln-dried professionally milled lumber) can be vectors for disease and invasive species. To obtain firewood for burning on site, please contact Quarter Master or Site employees. Additionally, in efforts to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, no firewood is to be taken from the site. Individuals observed bringing firewood from offsite or removing firewood from the site are subject to confiscation of firewood.
With regard to invasive species and harmful fungi and blights, please inspect materials, products, clothing, shoes, and vehicles for potential invasive insects and seeds and remove any potential vectors from relevant items before coming to the Fair.
Wooden pallets may also carry invasive species or be heavily treated with chemicals. Thereby, wood pallets are not to be brought to site for use in campgrounds, other personal uses, or for firewood. Operations will coordinate the removal of wooden pallets brought to Site via product delivery as they arrive.