June 2012

06/28/2012 3:44 PM
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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We've talked about burning cut pallets before, but what about construction waste? As always, we've got you covered.

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood,

I work in construction and have access to large amounts of processed construction lumber fall off. Is it ok to bring some of that wood for campfires as it is no longer a tree in its natural form?

Yours,

Mark

 

Dear Mark,

06/21/2012 1:30 PM
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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A tough question came into the advice column inbox about a month ago, and I've been pondering it ever since.

 

Dear Don't Move FIrewood,

What is the reason for allowing campfires in the first place?

1. On the west side of the Columbia River in Washington State they allow fires in the forests.  The forests burn up due to fires.  On the east side of the Columbia in Douglas County fires are NOT allowed.

2. Campfires make pollution and breathing in campground HORRIBLE at times.

06/07/2012 5:47 PM
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Invasive forest pests come in all different types- fungi, bacteria, beetles, aphids- and all the pests we talk about are united in the fact that they will eventually kill the tree they are infesting. But what happens next? What can you do with all that standing dead timber?

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood,

I have a question about the Emerald Ash Borer. What about these loggers who go in and buy up trees in your woods?  If you have a lot of ash trees can they buy up those trees for the wood?

Yours,

06/04/2012 3:42 PM
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Ready for the best email we've gotten in weeks? Maybe months?

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood,

Please clarify for me - if I live in Snohomish county, it's best to get my firewood in Snohomish county? Also, I should not bring this firewood to a campsite out of my county? Thank you!

Yours,

Kathryn in Washington

 

Dear Kathryn-

Yes! That's exactly right. Exactly!