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January 23, 2012

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January 18, 2012

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Get to know the pests that are destroying our forests.

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Learn about Worcester, MA’s battle with the Asian longhorned beetle, and what it means for you.

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Super Guardabosques y la Legion de los Bichos
La Legión de los Bichos pueden invadir los bosques de los Estados Unidos cuando la gente mueva la leña. Los Súper Guardabosques detenen el malvado plan de los bichos, antes de los bosques serán destruidos. Después, los Súper Guardabosques enseñan el Leñador a no mueva leña por que pueda ocultar bichos como El Escarabajo Asiático de Cuernos Largos, La Avispa de Madera Sirex, El Escarabajo Ambrosia, El Escarabajo Barrenador Esmeralda, o La Muerte Súbita de Robles. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with partial funding from USDA- APHIS and assistance from the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station.
I'm Worried About America's Nuts
"It's my nuts. I'm worried about my nuts." And so begins a hilarious tromp through misunderstandings between a man concerned about the effects of moving firewood on trees and forests, and the woman he loves. We learn that Steve hasn't been keeping his wood local- instead, he's been dragging his wood all over the place, and who knows what he's been spreading?! In the end, Steve tells us that moving firewood can spread insects and diseases that threaten America's precious nuts...including walnuts, butternuts, acorns and chestnuts. So don't move firewood, and protect your nuts. Learn more about your nuts at www.facebook.com/DontMoveFirewood. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with full funding from an anonymous private source.
The Good, the Bad and the Bugly
Chasing an invasive forest pest through canyons and cottonwood forests isn't easy for even the fastest of park rangers, but in this new Don't Move Firewood Western short, the bad guy beetle gets his due. In this kid friendly short video about safe campfire practices, a young boy falls asleep on the way to his campsite and dreams of a giant bug--an Asian longhorned beetle--killing trees after hitchhiking to the forest on firewood. The park ranger chases the beetle down through some beautiful Western landscapes, only to have the bug slip through his fingers in a surprise ending. When the boy wakes up, he reminds his dad to buy it where you burn it to prevent insects and diseases from spreading. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with partial funding from USDA--APHIS.
You Wouldn't Take Firewood to Graceland
You wouldn't sip sweet tea on the porch with firewood, or take it for a bike ride, would you? So don't take it long distances to camp, hunt, fish, or visit the Elvis mansion, either. Instead, buy firewood near where you'll burn it, and protect forests from the accidental spread of non-native invasive insects and diseases on contaminated firewood. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with funding from the US Forest Service, Southern Region.
Emerald Ash Borer & The Battle for the Trees
Who will win the battle for the trees? The emerald ash borer or the forest ranger? Watch as they compete in all-out foot race to see who wins. And do your part to protect trees from killer bugs. Buy your firewood where you'll burn it and don't move firewood. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood's interns with partial funding from the Nion Robert Thieriot Foundation.
Killer Bugs Serving Time for the Trees
Destroying entire forests, killing trees, and creating a nuisance? A petty criminal meets up with two killer bugs in jail, and discusses their crimes against nature. Pondering the ramifications to their nasty crime sprees if nobody moves firewood, the bugs agree their dastardly deeds would be thwarted if everyone bought firewood near where they burned it. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with partial funding from USDA- APHIS. Special thanks to Purdue University for the generous loan of their emerald ash borer costume.
You Wouldn't Take Firewood to a Ball Game
You wouldn't take firewood to work, or for a bike ride, would you? So don't take it long distances to camp, hike, fish, or visit friends, either. Instead, buy firewood near where you'll burn it, and protect forests from the accidentally movement of non-native invasive insects and diseases on contaminated firewood. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with partial funding from USDA- APHIS.
The Gypsy Moth Sees Your Future
Looking deep into a crystal ball, the gypsy moth sees you might have emerald ash borer, thousand cankers disease, or Asian longhorned beetle in your future. But do not despair! Grab a hold of your destiny by buying firewood where you'll burn it, and telling your friends not to move firewood long distances when they go camping, fishing, hunting or traveling. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with partial funding from USDA- APHIS.
Super Rangers and the Legion of Bugs
The Legion of Bugs plot to infiltrate America's forests when people move firewood. The Super Park Rangers come to the rescue when they interrupt the Legion of Bug's evil plan, fight off the invasive insects and diseases before they can infest the trees, and educate a local firewood cutter on the importance of not moving firewood. Featured Legion of Bugs members include the Asian longhorned beetle, sirex woodwasp, emerald ash borer, goldspotted oak borer, ambrosia beetle, and sudden oak death. This video was made by Don't Move Firewood with partial funding from USDA- APHIS and assistance from the USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station.
Lifecycle of the Emerald Ash Borer
A fast paced look at how the life of the emerald ash borer puts trees at risk when people move firewood. This nation-wide version was made through a partnership of the Don't Move Firewood campaign, dontmovefirewood.org, and the Oregon Invasive Species Council, http://www.oregon.gov/OISC. The original video was made in Minnesota- to learn more about that version and the many great partners that made it possible, view the description of this video - http://youtu.be/9G-0eG632OI.
Firewood Animated Story
When you move firewood, you can accidentally move insects and diseases that kill trees. Many communities around the USA and Canada have seen this happen in their own backyards - what starts as a few dead trees can quickly turn into a whole neighborhood or forest riddled with dying trees. Don't move firewood, and keep the damage from these pests minimized. Learn more at http://www.dontmovefirewood.org.
Lurking in the Trees
Worcester, MA could be almost anywhere in America. But when a foreign invasive pest - the Asian longhorned beetle - was discovered to be killing Worcester's maple trees, the city took decisive action to halt the spread of the beetle, protecting trees across New England from certain death.
Don't Spread Pests
When you move firewood, you can accidentally move pests that kill trees. Don't Move Firewood teams up with USDA-APHIS, The Nature Conservancy and the USFS to bring you this 30 second Public Service Announcement as part of Asian Longhorned Beetle Awareness Month, August 2009.
Be Alert to Sick and Dying Trees
Right now, your trees could be at risk from an invasive tree killing pest. By observing the trees around you, you can protect the places you love. In this 30 second Public Service Announcement, USDA-APHIS, The Nature Conservancy, USFS and the team at Don't Move Firewood show you a few threats to trees as part of Asian Longhorned Beetle Awareness Month, August 2009.
Identify the Asian Longhorned Beetle
Big round holes in a tree, large black beetles with white spots- have you seen these signs of a tree killer where you live? If you think you might have seen an Asian longhorned beetle, watch this PSA (brought to you by USDA-APHIS, The Nature Conservancy, USFS and the team at Don't Move Firewood as part of Asian Longhorned Beetle Awareness Month, August 2009) and learn exactly what the ALB looks like, and who to call.
Bugnet - Don't Move Firewood
Meet the chief suspects in a forest-destruction case that is affecting neighborhoods, parks and cities nationwide. Help stop pests like this. Don't Move Firewood.
The Interview
An informative interview with Woody, the Emerald Ash Borer, talking about his life as a traveling bug. A great opportunity to learn about the ways and activities of this invasive pest. Don't Move Firewood.
Bug Harmony
Meet two bugs that found true love through some common interests: destroying forests, trees and hitchhiking on the firewood you transport when you go camping.
Fresh and Pure
Our forests are under attack. Invasive foreign pests and diseases come into this country and kill trees. Fewer trees mean more pollution in our drinking water. Don't Move Firewood.
Behind the Bug: Emerald Ash Borer
Meet the Emerald Ash Borer, from his wild days running around from tree to tree, partying and causing mayhem wherever he went. Now, a bit older, he reflects and even talks of a ... comeback?
The Smith Family Goes Camping
Don't Move Firewood: The Smith family goes camping but bring an uninvited guest in their pile of firewood. See why you shouldn't transport firewood.
Introducing the Emerald Ash Borer
Get to know the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive foreign pest that is killing our trees and harms our forests when people move firewood.
Don't Move Firewood: Backyard
Remember that big tree in back of your house growing up? All our trees are threatened by foreign pests and diseases which are spread when people move firewood.
Homeowner in Reflection
I remember my house growing up. It had a great big Oak tree right in the middle of the back yard. That old oak was a big part of my life as a kid. Don't let trees like this fall victim to invasive species. Don't Move Firewood.