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Mon, Jan 23rd at 11:31 am
Your links, and our links
L. Greenwood

We are always happy to hear from our readers when our links are broken, or our map is wrong, or our information is out of date. Don't Move Firewood is a pretty big complicated effort and your aid is always welcome in keeping us accurate. However, I got an email over the weekend and it reminded me that I should emphasize that we are non-profit, and thus we cannot endorse any for-profit entities. Even cool looking small businesses. Sorry! 

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood

 

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Wed, Jan 18th at 2:10 pm
We don't sell firewood
L. Greenwood

While there are many good places to buy firewood on the web, we are not one of them...

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood

 

I'm interested in getting a cord of firewood delivered to Centerville within the next week or so.  What are your prices and available delivery dates.  Please let me know.  Many thanks.

 

Yours,

Steve

 

Dear Steve-

 

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Tue, Jan 3rd at 11:54 am
A question about California and Arizona
L. Greenwood

We got a great question from a visitor over the New Years weekend. Here goes another episode of...

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood,

 

I am moving from Central Arizona to Victorville California and have some firewood that was cut in Yavapai County.  Can I bring it with me to use in my new home?

 

Thanks,

Richard

 

Dear Richard,

 

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Wed, Dec 28th at 4:57 pm
Year of the Forest is coming to a close
L. Greenwood

Did you know it has been the International Year of Forests? All year? It has been, but the year is almost up. As we wind down 2011, I thought I'd recommend our DMF visitors check out some of the cool resources at celebrateforests.com . In particular, I'm fond of the great video by Don Cheadle, the Photo blog, and maybe most importantly, the photo contest!

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Tue, Dec 27th at 5:00 pm
Disposing of your Christmas tree
L. Greenwood

A while back we talked about selecting a real Christmas tree from a reputable vendor. Well, now that Christmas has come and gone, I'm here to remind you that that tree should be disposed of properly. So here are the do's and don'ts of Christmas tree disposal.

 

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Wed, Dec 21st at 1:00 pm
Watching it snow, thinking about firewood
L. Greenwood

It is snowing right now, here at Don't Move Firewood headquarters. I'm working from home so I don't have to drive on the slick roads, and just beyond my laptop is my fireplace, and my Christmas tree. Both of these things are wonderful symbols of some of the best parts of winter- warm fires, friends and family, holiday cheer, gift giving.

 

So what about me, the manager of Don't Move Firewood? Where do I get my firewood? Where do I get my Christmas tree? How do I keep the local forests safe while enjoying the season? I'm proud to tell you.

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Wed, Nov 2nd at 3:22 pm
A question about biomass
L. Greenwood
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Dear Don't Move Firewood's inbox received a really fascinating question today on the issue of forest health and biomass fuel.

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood,

 

I know of many biomass power facilities transporting wood from great distances. These pests do survive the chipping process. Does your organization address this issue, which is far larger than individuals moving firewood?

 

Yours,

Josh

 

Dear Josh,

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Wed, Nov 2nd at 2:17 pm
Storm debris strikes again
L. Greenwood

Remember Hurricane Irene, just a few months ago? Back then, we reminded all our Don't Move Firewood listeners of the importance of disposing of storm debris safely. Well, here we are again! After the unseasonably snowy weather along the East coast, please remember that any and all yard waste- from branches, to leaves, to full fallen trees- should be disposed of carefully.

 

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Mon, Oct 24th at 12:48 pm
Dear Don't Move Firewood from Wisconsin
L. Greenwood

An alert citizen in Wisconsin posted a great question to Don't Move Firewood today;

 

Dear Don't Move Firewood,

 

I own a farm in (town removed) Wisconsin and 40 acres of wood was blown down in the July storms. I would like to bring the oak to my home in (town removed) Minnesota to burn, is that alright to do?

 

Yours,

Dan from Minnesota

 

Dear Dan,

 

I hate to tell you, but this is a really bad idea on a two levels.

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Thu, Oct 20th at 2:01 pm
Firewood law passes in Oregon
L. Greenwood

Congratulations to the smart folks that worked tirelessly to pass a firewood preventative measure in Oregon! Starting in a little over a year, firewood that is sold in Oregon will need to either be from a neighboring state, or kiln (high heat) dryed and labeled. Here at Don't Move Firewood, we think this is a great step forward to protect the forests of the Pacific Northwest, and we'll be working to spread the word about this law- and any information how the preparation for implementation goes in 2012- as we learn more!

 

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