Is it OK to bring firewood in from another county or state?
In Fletcher, natural gas runs through most of the 1990s subdivisions and the I-26 corridor, so builder-grade gas fireplaces are the norm and wood burners are the minority — but for those who do burn, source firewood in Henderson County. Importing wood spreads pests like the emerald ash borer; certified kiln-dried is the only kind safe to travel.
A gas corridor with a few wood stacks
Fletcher grew up on natural gas — the subdivisions around Cane Creek and Howard Gap and the steady commercial development near the airport mostly run sealed, builder-grade gas fireplaces that never see a cord of wood. The households that do keep a wood fireplace or stove are fewer here, but the rule they should follow is the same everywhere: don't move firewood far, because a load from another county can carry larvae and spores that kill local trees once they hatch.
Local wood, and the one exception
Henderson County has plenty of seasoned hardwood within a short drive, so there's no reason to truck wood in. Buying near where you'll burn it — within about fifty miles, same-county when you can — keeps the forest healthy and introduces no new pest.
Certified kiln-dried, heat-treated firewood is the exception cleared to travel, since the drying kills anything in the bark. If you've hauled a load in from out of the area, burn it this season instead of stockpiling it. Call (828) 545-0525 if you're adding a wood insert or want to talk gas options.
Fireplace help in Fletcher
We install and service fireplaces throughout Fletcher and the rest of Henderson County — just 20 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.