Guest blog authored by Bob Wiltshire, Executive Director, Invasive Species Action Network Are you looking for a great way to stimulate discussion about forest pests? The Forest Pest Fly Tying Project may be the program you need! If you’re not familiar with fly tying you probably don’t realize the amazing things a talented fly tier […]
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Exotic Forest Pests a Threat to Our Mountains
Guest Editorial from Jason Love, Chair, Western North Carolina Public Lands Council Exotic Forest Pests a Threat to Our Mountains I am writing on behalf of the Western North Carolina Public Lands Council, an advisory group appointed by the Governor of North Carolina, whose mission is to promote the protection, conservation, and sustainability […]
Are pinecones bad to move like firewood?
Dear Don't Move Firewood, Can I take pine cones with me when I travel? Yours, Pine Cone Lover Dear Pine Cone Lover, Pine cones can carry lots of pests of pine trees, so this is a good question. When you talk about any sort of insect-spreading risk, it is important to be realistic […]
Exclusive Interview with the Emerald Ash Borer
Editors note: Don’t Move Firewood is thrilled to have scored this first-ever exclusive interview with an invasive forest pest, the emerald ash borer. Q. Thanks for granting us this interview- I know you are really busy this time of year. A. You’re welcome. Spring is my favorite season- I spend a lot of time on […]
Planning an epic road trip!
Dear Don’t Move Firewood- I’m getting ready for a big roadtrip- heading to Yellowstone, the Tetons, and then down into Utah for Zion, Arches- maybe even Escalante. Can I buy all my firewood in (hometown) Idaho, and then just use it as I go? Signed, Excited Roadtripper! Dear Roadtripper, Sounds like an awesome trip, and […]
What about moving lumber?
Dear Don’t Move Firewood- I understand firewood cannot be transported over 50 miles in New York state. My question is regarding lumber from trees cut on my property and sawed into 2×4’s and similar lumber on site. Is this still covered by the transportation regulations? Yours, DIY Lumber Yard Dear DIY Lumber Yard- Dimensional lumber […]
Using our Don’t Move Firewood logo
Dear Don’t Move Firewood, May I use your link as an image to post on our city website for (site)? I could just use the hyperlink, but I like the bold image as folks may be more inclined to hit on that. I wanted to gain your permission first. Thank you. Yours, Thoughtful Educator Dear […]
Firewood Scout going national!
Guest blog authored by Jessica Simons, Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation and Development Council Thanks to the tireless work of so many organizations and agencies, the phrase “Don’t Move Firewood” is an increasingly common refrain among campers and outdoors enthusiasts. However, this message often brings about an immediate follow-up question: “So, where should I get […]
Outreach successes at North Carolina State Fair
Guest blog by Rob Trickel, North Carolina Forest Service, Forest Health Branch Head Thousands of visitors to the North Carolina State Fair became walking billboards for the North Carolina Forest Service Don’t Move Firewood campaign this fall. Each visitor to the Fair's Forest was given the opportunity to answer a scavenger hunt type quiz […]
What about moving Christmas trees?
Dear Don’t Move Firewood, You say that we shouldn’t move firewood, but don’t Christmas trees move really far before they get to our house? What about that? Can’t that spread pests? Yours, Concerned about Christmas Dear Concerned, Great question. Christmas trees are different from firewood in a few important ways. They are cut while alive- so […]