Time for a two part installment series at Dear Don’t Move Firewood, our occasional advice column. Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I am concerned about this focus on firewood. Shouldn’t we be at least as concerned about wood packaging materials shipped from other countries? What about the giant lumber industry that hauls huge truckloads of wood […]
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A question about California and Arizona
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? […]
Disposing of your Christmas tree
(Last updated for 2023 Holiday Season) Now that Christmas has come and gone, let’s talk about how that tree can be disposed of properly. Here are the do’s and don’ts of Christmas tree disposal. DO: Take advantage of any local Christmas tree recycling program. Usually this means curbside (with your trash) pickup of the trees during […]
Dear Don’t Move Firewood from Wisconsin
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 […]
Firewood law passes in Oregon
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 […]
Regulations in Tennessee
Sometimes, even the experts at Dear Don’t Move Firewood don’t have all the answers. Here’s our latest inquiry, with a guest answer from Tim Phelps at the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Dear Don’t Move Firewood, I understand that we should not move firewood where I live in Tennessee… I live in Knox County which has […]
Don’t Move Firewood, it bugs me; the story of a cool bumper sticker
You may have seen the stickers out there- Don’t Move Firewood, it bugs me. And sometimes people email us to ask- where do they come from? Are they from the Don’t Move Firewood campaign itself? I have answers! The “Don’t Move Firewood, it bugs me” bumper stickers (well, bumper magnets) are a product […]
Tips on wood disposal
New to the idea of not moving firewood? Staring out the back window of your home or cabin at a stack of firewood that you now know might be a huge potential hazard to the health of your local trees? We can help. Your next steps depend on one simple question- is the wood […]
A firewood restrictions question
A reader, Bill, asked us recently… Dear Don’t Move Firewood Do any eastern states, specifically PA, NJ, and NY have regulations about importing out of state logs, firewood, or hardwood mulch? Thank you. Bill- Absolutely. In fact, an increasing number of states throughout the US are putting regulations into place on the interstate movement of […]
Kentucky finds EAB
Kentucky has joined the ranks of states with emerald ash borer. The spread of EAB into this state, with many infested neighboring states, is not unexpected- but it is disappointing. Why does emerald ash borer spread so fast? Mostly firewood moved by citizens. Occasionally contaminated trees sold by nurseries. But really, the problem lies largely […]