Maybe you’ve seen it- the bumper sticker that says, “Go Ahead, Move Firewood. The bugs will get there eventually anyway.” And you may be able to guess that here at Don’t Move Firewood, we don’t really appreciate that sentiment. Because while some bugs might get there eventually… Wait… what? Did we just say the […]
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Impressive new study released on insects in firewood
All our favorite facebook, twitter, and email accounts are buzzing today with the news of the newly released scientific paper on live tree pests (both insects and other arthropods) that emerge from firewood. You can read an excellent short summary of the paper here, titled Insects Found in Nearly 50% of Retail Firewood, or you […]
Stocking up for the winter ahead
It's that time of year again! Leaves are starting to turn, mornings are getting cold, and frost is in the forecast. If you heat your home or cabin with a woodstove, it is probably time to stock up on a cord or two. Follow these quick tips to help minimize the potential threat this firewood […]
BREAKING: Emerald ash borer found in Berkshire County MA
This just in! A press release from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has announced an adult emerald ash borer was found on a purple trap in Dalton, Massachusetts. Please note that the author of this press release is NOT Don't Move Firewood, it is the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and […]
That’s not what Don’t Move Firewood means
We got a confused email over the weekend here at Don't Move Firewood, claiming that our message is meant to discourage people from heating their homes with wood. Let us be very clear- this is not true! Don't Move Firewood is completely supportive of heating homes with wood, especially with high efficiency wood stoves and […]
Help us learn about your state’s efforts
Here at Don’t Move Firewood, we try to keep abreast of the latest information regarding federal and state regulations, as well as federal, state and non-profit group educational efforts, on the topic of firewood movement. NOTE: This page is out of date. Find all the current information on our Don’t Move Firewood Map.
A beautiful evening with Tanglewood on Parade
Branching out on the Lawn at Tanglewood by Sean Mahoney While it may seem a deviation from our regular amped up musical taste of banjo and “bumping bass” (I must credit Natalie for introducing me to that phrase) the Don’t Move Firewood crew found ourselves fitting right in with the picnickers streaming onto the lawn […]
Oh, the places we go!
The Don’t Move Firewood trip to the Newport Folk Festival can only be described by one word: Adventure. by Natalie Garcia The weather for the weekend called for rain. Fortunately all of day one, Poseidon was a fan of all the awesome music that was playing and decided to keep the rain away. We […]
New signs in Massachusetts say Stop Invasive Pests, Keep Firewood Local
If you’ve been driving through Massachusetts lately, you may have seen electronic signs on the highway saying “Stop Invasive Pests. Keep Firewood Local.” Are you wondering what is up? Well, we’re here to help. When you keep firewood local, you are helping prevent the spread of unwanted invasive pests that can hitchhike on contaminated firewood. […]
Unwanted firewood
What if you have firewood that you don't want? What's the best way to get rid of the stuff? Dear Don't Move Firewood, I recently bought a house that has a stack of firewood in the back corner of my lot. I won't be using the firewood due to allergies. What is the best […]