FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Pest Alerts SPOTTED LANTERNFLY Native to China, this pest can cause significant damage to a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees. Rhode Island is at high risk for this pest. ASIAN GIANT HORNET This invasive pest has captured a lot attention with its nickname of Murder Hornet. At this point, there is no evidence of this pest in or near Rhode Island. EMERALD ASH BORER FOUND IN RHODE ISLAND Check out more information on the Division of Forest Environment pages. GYPSY MOTHS IN RHODE ISLAND The caterpillars of this invasive species consume the leaves of broadleaf trees and shrubs – such as oaks, aspen, apple, speckled alder, basswood, and willow. GIANT HOGWEED Giant Hogweed is an invasive and poisonous plant that pose a threat as both an environmental and a public health hazard. Prev Next Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 We are currently monitoring these exotic pests as part of the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS). If you think you've discovered a pest not native to Rhode Island, and particularly if you suspect the pest to be the Asian Longhorned Beetle or the Emerald Ash Borer, please us to let us know. And help slow the spread: Don’t Move Firewood! Report an Exotic Agricultural Pest, Invasive Insect or Plant NOTE: If you believe you have found an Asian Longhorn Beetle or Emerald Ash Borer, please make every safe and reasonable effort to capture or closely photograph it to aid in identification, as there are several native species with a similar appearance. Fruit Pests Forest Pests Vegetable Pests Ornamental Pests Xmas Tree Pests Invasive Weeds