Here’s an excellent example of a press release provided this morning by the Montana Department of Agriculture for Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 19, 2014 Emerald Ash Borer: Ash Tree Killer Invasive Pest Could Decimate Ash Trees in Montana Cities and Urban Areas Helena, Mont. – In an ongoing effort […]
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Buying firewood at a large store?
Dear Don't Move Firewood, I am on the Board of Directors for my community in (town near Denver), Colorado, and I want to spread the word to my community about moving firewood. I am unclear on one thing: Is firewood bought from the grocery store, or a big box store, okay if it is sourced […]
Getting ready for Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week!
May is a great month to get the word out about forest pests- and this year it brings the 10th annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week! The week is May 18th to 24th, 2014 and is planned and organized by the fine people at USDA APHIS. States all around the US will be issuing proclamations, […]
Getting ready for summer!
Things are in full swing here at Don’t Move Firewood. Here’s what we are up to: We’ve done primary interviews with all the top candidates for the Don’t Move Firewood internship. Wow- what a great group! If you were interviewed, please check your email immediately, as we’ve now sent notifications of “call backs” (and non-call-backs) […]
If you applied for our internships…
What a week! If you applied for our two summer internship positions, please – PLEASE – check the email account that you included on your resume and/or cover letter. We have now emailed all the current first round phone interview candidates. Phone interviews are starting today! CHECK YOUR EMAIL. Thanks! Have a great weekend. […]
Earth Day free downloads from Don’t Move Firewood!
Getting ready to educate kids and adults during your upcoming Earth Day celebration? Download our free materials today, and help save trees and forests from invasive forest pests! Don’t Move Firewood Coloring Sheets – Asian longhorned beetle coloring sheet – Emerald ash borer coloring sheet – Firewood Users coloring sheet – All three as […]
Oak firewood from Missouri to Colorado?
Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I am wondering about moving oak firewood from Missouri to Colorado. If it is legal do we need a permit or something to go across different states? If you could please let me know I would appreciate it. Thank you, Two Missourians Dear Two Missourians, Thanks for asking about firewood. It is […]
We are reviewing intern applications now
Curious what's up with your application to be an intern with Don't Move Firewood? We closed the application period on Monday night and are now reviewing the many applications. We are SO EXCITED about all the really great applicants. We hope to conclude the first round of reviews this week, and will be contacting […]
We are hiring summer interns!
Enthusiastic conservation interns needed for two positions (one 3 months, one 6 months) in Western Massachusetts with Don't Move Firewood's summer campaign! Our interns will travel to events throughout the region to educate the public about the issues tackled by Don't Move Firewood- talking about invasive forest pests moving on contaminated firewood, and how people […]
Wood chips from Virginia to Colorado?
Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I would like to bring some hickory wood chips (from a tree on my property in Virginia) to Colorado for my son to use for smoking meat. I don’t want to move any infestation to Colorado, but hickory does not seem to be on any Virginia or Colorado site as a […]